Citrine coloured with a young aroma with fresh citrus notes and a subtle smoky touch, giving some complexity to the blend. In the mouth it reveals good structure, mineral notes, with a fresh, balanced and persistent finish
<p></p><p>Located in the extreme south-east of the Douro Demarcated Region, Quinta da Extrema is part of a vast property with four contiguous Quintas that make up 476 hectares, belonging to Colinas do Douro Sociedade Agrícola. This property is part of the important Douro Internacional Natural Park, which has enormous game richness and extreme relevance for the Region.</p>
<p></p><p>Producer: R4, Irmãos</p> <p>Four young brothers from Mesão Frio joined hands to create a wine-producing company that already has 150 hectares, spread over seven farms in the Douro Demarcated Region and launched the first wine at the end of 2011.<br />Roberto, Ricardo, Rafael and Rudolfo, with 33, 29, 26 and 23 years, make up the R4 Douro Family.</p>
<p></p><p>Since 1999 Companhia das Quintas (CdQ) has been engaged in the production and marketing of high quality still wines, sparkling wines and spirits, being one of the most important companies in the sector in Portugal</p>
<p></p><p>Features concentrated purple color. Evidence aromas of ripe black fruit and elegant floral aromas in harmony with the notes of the French oak. Well harmonious in the mouth with firm tannins but well surrounded by the lively acidity. Long and complex finish that expresses a beautiful profile after a little more time in the bottle but showing at this younger stage all over your body after mild oxygenation.</p>
<p>It stands out for its versatility on the table, ideal to accompany red meat dishes such as steak or lamb, pasta with rich sauces and mature cheeses.</p> <p>Fermentation in stainless steel vats at 25ºC for 6 days. Ageing: 6 months in 500 litre used oak casks.</p>
<p></p><p>This wine its a perfect example of a wine from the Douro region.</p>
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Citrine coloured with a young aroma with fresh citrus notes and a subtle smoky touch, giving some complexity to the blend. In the mouth it reveals good structure, mineral notes, with a fresh, balanced and persistent finish