COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Quinta do Vallado
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest estates in Portugal's Douro Valley, historically connected to the famed Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. Today, her descendants continue to manage the historic estate. The Reserva Vinhas Velhas originates from centenarian vineyards aged between 60 and over 100 years old, co-planted on steep schist slopes in the Baixo Corgo sub-region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The centenarian vineyards contain over 35 co-planted native grape varieties in a traditional field blend.
Fact 02
Some vines supplying this wine were planted as early as 1929 in the Devezas parcel.
Fact 03
Quinta do Vallado was founded in 1716, making it one of the oldest wine estates in the Douro region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hand-harvested grapes undergo a dual fermentation process where a portion is foot-trodden in traditional granite lagares, while the remainder ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Following fermentation and malolactic conversion, the wine ages for 18 months in 225-liter French oak barriques, about 20% of which are new.
