Winemaker and winery: David Guimaraens, Quinta da Roeda.
Grape variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela.
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal.
Viticulture/Vinification: A short pre-fermentation maceration gives a pale colour and avoids the extraction of astringent tannins. Cold settling prior to a cool fermentation in stainless steel is enhancing the freshness and elegance of the fruit.
Availability: 368 stores.
19% vol.

Nice packaging in a slim 50cl bottle. Quite a spicy nose – like baking spices. Sweet, cherry flavours, with alcohol burn, as expected. Refreshing and quite lovely.
23/03/10

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