COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca
PRODUCER
Manuel Carvalho Martins Lda
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Golpe Reserva 2016 is a red wine from the Douro DOC, produced by Manuel Carvalho Martins Lda (Família Carvalho Martins). The family has a four-generation legacy in viticulture at their Quinta Vale do Olmo estate in Mêda, Douro Superior. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 530-600 meters on schist soils with granitic elements. The current generation, brothers Vasco and Rui Martins, manage the winemaking process from vineyard to bottle, aiming to express the minerality and freshness of their terroir. The wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca. The Douro DOC is Portugal's highest wine classification and a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its structured and age-worthy red wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is located at an altitude of 530-600 meters.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted in schist soils with granitic tones.
Fact 03
The wine received recognition at the 'Concurso Vinhos de Portugal' in 2019.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage is a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, and 25% Touriga Franca.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Golpe Reserva 2016 is produced using traditional Portuguese grape varieties. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, likely with controlled temperatures to manage extraction of color and tannins. The wine is then aged in oak, a process designed to enhance its structure and complexity. The winemaking aims to reflect the minerality and freshness characteristic of the Quinta Vale do Olmo terroir, guided by the family's philosophy of vineyard, tradition, and family dialogue. Sustainable agriculture is practiced at the estate.
