COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão
PRODUCER
Wine & Soul
REGION
Douro Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Manoella Ruby Finest Reserve is a Non-Vintage Port wine from Wine & Soul, produced in the Douro Valley, Portugal. It originates from Quinta da Manoella, a historic estate with vineyards averaging 50 years in age, managed with natural farming practices. The wine is a blend of traditional Douro grape varietals, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Sousão. Winemaking involves fermentation in granite lagares with foot-trodden maceration, followed by approximately six years of aging in seasoned old oak vats.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are an average of 50 years old.
Fact 02
Fermentation uses traditional granite lagares.
Fact 03
Foot-trodden maceration is a key technique.
Fact 04
Aged for approximately 6 years in large oak vats.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Manoella Ruby Finest Reserve is produced by Wine & Soul using a blend of traditional Douro grape varietals. Fermentation occurs in granite lagares with a seven-day foot-trodden maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately six years in large, seasoned oak vats. The estate prioritizes natural farming methods, avoiding chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
