Vallado Red Wine reveals concentrated, with intense mature red fruit aromas, hints of violets and "esteva" (a local Portuguese resinous bush). Good structure with matured round tannins and a long persistent finish
Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Sousão and mixed old vineyards
Enjoy
Red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.
Tasting Notes
Concentrated, with intense mature red fruit aromas, hints of violets and "esteva" (a local Portuguese resinous bush). Good structure with matured round tannins and a long persistent finish.
Vinification
All grapes were fermented under controlled temperature varying between 25º and 27ºC. The finest of the press wine, from a traditional basket press, was also used for ageing for the final blend
Ageing
70% aged for 16 months in stainless steel tanks. The remaining 30% aged in 225 litres used French Oak barrique (3rd and 4th year) for 16 months until final blending
Wine Maker
Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira
Alcohol
14,5%
Weight
1.5
Bottle Size
750 ml
Good
8
06/03/2019
Anonymous
Could have a bit more body. Acidity might also not be to the taste of everyone.
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