COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional 70%, Tinta Roriz 30%
PRODUCER
Dominio Do Açor
REGION
Dão
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vila Romana Tinto is the entry-level red wine from Dominio Do Açor, a producer in Portugal's Dão region. Established in 2021 on a historic estate with old vines, Dominio Do Açor aims to produce elegant, mineral-driven wines that express the unique terroir. The estate's vineyards are situated in Terras de Senhorim, characterized by granite soils and a moderate continental climate that promotes slow grape ripening. The winemaking team includes oenologist Luís Lopes, who brings experience from Burgundy and Dão.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate boasts vineyards planted as far back as 1961.
Fact 02
Winemaker Luís Lopes has experience at renowned estates in Burgundy.
Fact 03
The vineyards are in conversion to organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
The producer works with terroir consultant Pedro Parra.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vila Romana Tinto begins with total destemming without crushing, followed by a two-day cold skin maceration. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in traditional granite 'lagares' and cement vats for 7 to 10 days at temperatures between 20-28°C. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging on its fine lees, with 50% in used 500-liter oak barrels and 50% in cement vats, followed by a final three months in stainless steel before bottling.
