Quinta da Côrte Douro Tinto Grande Reserva 2016
Several plots of old vines were specially selected for this great Douro red. They all have predominantly North or North-East exposures, which allow the grapes to ripen harmoniously while retaining a fine freshness.
Created from 40% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional and 40% Tinta Roriz, three quarters of this vintage was aged for 12 months in casks of which 30% were new wood. The remaining quarter was vinified in stainless steel vats.
Colour: Garnet red with inky reflections.
Nose: Full and very expressive, opening with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry jelly, raspberry, pepper and liquorice then developing elegant floral aromas and ending with subtly toasted notes.
Palate: Smooth, full-bodied and very flavourful, carried on a framework of soft, creamy tannins with a mellow acidity giving balance to an ensemble which is elegantly constructed from the attack right through to a finish which is long, crisp and delicate and brilliantly displays all the minerality of the schists.
Will keep in the cellar for more than 10 years.
Several plots of old vines were specially selected for this great Douro red. They all have predominantly North or North-East exposures, which allow the grapes to ripen harmoniously while retaining a fine freshness.
Created from 40% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional and 40% Tinta Roriz, three quarters of this vintage was aged for 12 months in casks of which 30% were new wood. The remaining quarter was vinified in stainless steel vats.
Colour: Garnet red with inky reflections.
Nose: Full and very expressive, opening with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry jelly, raspberry, pepper and liquorice then developing elegant floral aromas and ending with subtly toasted notes.
Palate: Smooth, full-bodied and very flavourful, carried on a framework of soft, creamy tannins with a mellow acidity giving balance to an ensemble which is elegantly constructed from the attack right through to a finish which is long, crisp and delicate and brilliantly displays all the minerality of the schists.
Will keep in the cellar for more than 10 years.
