COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta da Barca
PRODUCER
Quinta do Pessegueiro - Sociedade Agricola e Comercial Lda.
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Quinta do Pessegueiro Reserva 2021 hails from the Douro Valley, a region recognized for its winemaking heritage and UNESCO World Heritage status. The estate, Quinta do Pessegueiro, owned by Roger Zannier, focuses on expressing the unique characteristics of its diverse terroirs. This wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta da Barca, endemic grape varieties well-suited to the region's schist soils and varied microclimates. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its elegance and complexity, a result of the careful cultivation and winemaking practices employed at the estate.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated on steep terraces between 150 and 500 meters altitude.
Fact 02
The estate's architecture is as remarkable as its wines.
Fact 03
Uses a gravity-fed system in winemaking to minimize grape handling.
Fact 04
Grapes are transported in small 22 kg boxes to preserve integrity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Quinta do Pessegueiro combines modern and traditional techniques. Grapes undergo a 12-hour pre-maceration in a refrigerated chamber before destemming and gentle crushing. Alcoholic fermentation occurs slowly and under controlled conditions in wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in stainless steel tanks. The winery utilizes a gravity-fed system to minimize handling and preserve grape integrity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels to develop its structure and complexity.
