Red wines Portugal
Portal d'Azenha Reserva 2019 Douro Doc
The region enjoys a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. It is relatively sheltered from northern winds and Atlantic influences, thanks to the natural protection provided by the Serra do Marão. The soils are mainly composed of granite and schist.
Grape varieties: 30% Touriga Franca, 30% Tinta Roriz, 40% Touriga Nacional.
The grapes undergo complete destemming, followed by a prolonged and gentle maceration on the skins. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in modern, robot-controlled stainless-steel “lagares”, at a controlled temperature of around 26°C.
Aged for 9 months in new French oak barrels.
With an intense garnet-red colour and violet hues, this wine reveals a complex nose, offering distinctive notes of macerated wild berries, subtle red-fruit jam, together with delicate roasted notes, chocolate and dark floral petals. On the palate, it is ripe and fruit-forward, with luscious jammy fruit balanced by a harmonious mouthfeel and elegant structure.
Delicious with oven-baked fish, grilled or marinated meats, and full-flavoured, well-structured cheeses.
Price per bottle: € 15,95
Portal d'Azenha Grande Reserva 2018 Douro Doc
The region enjoys a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. It is relatively sheltered from northern winds and Atlantic influences, thanks to the natural protection provided by the Serra do Marão. The soils are mainly composed of granite and schist.
Grape varieties: 60% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz.
The grapes are manually destemmed before entering the winery. A prolonged maceration allows for gentle extraction from the skins, followed by alcoholic fermentation at 26°C. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel, robot-controlled “lagares”.
Aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
This red wine beautifully expresses the typical characteristics of the Douro terroir. On the palate, it delivers an explosion of ripe wild berries, combined with complexity and subtle notes of toast, chocolate and dark floral petals. Smooth and generous, with good volume and well-defined structure, it finishes with a long and elegant finish.
An excellent match for marinated or grilled red meats, game and well-structured, full-flavoured cheeses.
Price per bottle: € 29.95