COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Quinta do Romeu
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Atelier Vinho Tinto is a product of Quinta do Romeu's experimental 'Atelier' range, a series dedicated to exploring unique vineyard expressions. Produced in the Douro DOC of Portugal, this red wine is crafted from a blend of 90% Touriga Nacional and 10% Alicante Bouschet. The estate, Quinta do Romeu, has been family-owned since 1874 and is recognized for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, focusing on indigenous Portuguese grape varieties. This specific wine originates from a co-planted parcel within the estate's vineyards, located in the northeastern part of the Douro region, known for its shale schist and quartz soils.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Atelier' range signifies a 'workshop' for winemaking experimentation.
Fact 02
This wine explores a specific co-planted parcel of grapes.
Fact 03
Quinta do Romeu has been certified organic since 1997.
Fact 04
The estate focuses exclusively on indigenous Portuguese grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Atelier Vinho Tinto is a result of experimental winemaking at Quinta do Romeu. The grapes, a blend of 90% Touriga Nacional and 10% Alicante Bouschet from a co-planted parcel, were 100% destemmed and underwent spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open granite tanks without temperature control. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for six months in used 500-liter barrels. The estate practices certified organic viticulture and focuses on minimalist winemaking techniques, including minimal sulfur additions, to express the unique character of the vineyard.
