COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
PRODUCER
Duorum Vinhos
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Duorum Reserva Old Vines 2019 is a red wine from the Douro DOC in Portugal, produced by Duorum Vinhos. This project was established by winemakers João Portugal Ramos and José Maria Soares Franco. The grapes are sourced from old vines, some estimated to be up to 100 years old, located in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions. These areas are known for their mountainous, schistose soils and steep terraces. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a dry year with significant temperature variations, which resulted in grapes with good acidity and phenolic compounds. The wine is primarily composed of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, with smaller proportions of Tinta Roriz and potentially other old vine varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from vines up to 100 years old.
Fact 02
Duorum means 'from two' in Latin, representing the founders.
Fact 03
Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fact 04
Field blend of native Douro varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Duorum Reserva Old Vines begins with careful selection and destemming of the grapes, followed by crushing. Pre-fermentation maceration is carried out at low temperatures. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, not exceeding 28°C. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, with a mix of new (30%) and used (70%) oak. The grapes are harvested by hand into small 15 kg cases.
