COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Van Zeller Wine Collection SA
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Iron Maiden Darkest Red is a red wine from the Douro DOC in Portugal, produced by Van Zeller Wine Collection SA. This wine is a unique collaboration, inspired by the iconic rock band Iron Maiden, merging Portuguese winemaking heritage with an artistic spirit. The Van Zeller Wine Collection SA is a historic, family-run winery with over 400 years of heritage in the Douro region, led by Álvaro Van Zeller. The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides a dramatic landscape and unique microclimate, with its calcareous soils contributing to the wine's minerality and aromas. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its deep color and powerful fruit profile.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by the band Iron Maiden and their song 'Darkest Hour'.
Fact 02
Features the band's mascot, Eddie, on its distinctive bottle design.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage shares its year with Iron Maiden's album 'Senjutsu'.
Fact 04
A collaboration blending rock music's energy with Portuguese winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Iron Maiden Darkest Red begins with grapes sourced from carefully selected vineyards on calcareous soils. Viticulture adheres to strictly controlled standards, including the hand-harvesting of ripe berries. The vinification process involves a cold maceration for several days to enhance color and aroma, followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 months in French barriques, followed by bottle maturation before its release.
