COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca
PRODUCER
Quinta do Portal
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta do Portal Reserva 2017 is a red wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal, produced by the family-owned Quinta do Portal winery. This wine embodies the estate's 'Boutique Winery' concept, focusing on high-quality DOC Douro wines. The vineyards are situated in the Pinhão river valley, with vines planted at varying altitudes, contributing to the wine's character. The 2017 vintage is noted for its intensity, suggesting a wine that benefits from aging. The winery's commitment to quality is reflected in its recognition, including awards from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on diverse exposures and soils across altitudes.
Fact 02
The modern winery was designed by renowned architect Álvaro Siza Vieira.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage was a 'big vintage' with significant intensity.
Fact 04
Awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator and 92 by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Quinta do Portal Reserva 2017 undergoes fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of 24-26°C, with maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in a mix of new and used French oak casks. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located in the Pinhão river valley, with diverse exposures and soils, cultivated using sustainable and integrated farming practices. The 2017 vintage is characterized as a 'big vintage' with notable intensity.
