COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa de Favaios
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Casa Velha 2020 is a red wine from the Douro region of Portugal, produced by Adega Cooperativa de Favaios. It is crafted from a blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional grapes. Adega Cooperativa de Favaios, established in 1952, is known for combining modern winemaking techniques with traditional practices. The Douro Valley, the wine's origin, is Portugal's oldest demarcated wine region, recognized for its dramatic schist slopes and suitability for red grape cultivation. The Casa Velha range is designed as a dependable option for everyday enjoyment, expanding the cooperative's portfolio beyond its well-known Moscatel de Favaios. The 2020 vintage benefited from warm conditions, contributing to the wine's balanced structure. This wine is noted for its balance and elegant tannins, offering good value from the region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€4
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Awarded Wine Silver at the IWSC 2022.
Fact 02
Made from a blend of three key Douro red grapes.
Fact 03
Produced by a cooperative founded in 1952.
Fact 04
Vegan-friendly wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Casa Velha 2020 is produced by fermenting its blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional grapes in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the wine's profile. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a short aging period in old oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located on the schist slopes of the Douro Valley, at elevations ranging from 300 to 450 meters.
