VALLADO DOURO TINTO 2021
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Quinta do Vallado is 30 minutes downstream from Pinhão, 1km north of the Douro along the banks of a tributary river, the Corgo. Vallado is one of the oldest estates in the Douro, and recently celebrated its 300th anniversary. Quinta do Vallado is run by João Ferreira Álvares Ribeiro and Francisco Spratley Ferreira, 6th generation descendants of local legend Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira (who owned theQuinta in the 18th century). These are cousins to the Olazabels of Quinta do Vale Meão.
A blend of 70% old, 30% young vineyards. Touriga Nacional 25%, Touriga Franca 25%, with Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Sousão. The younger vines age in stainless, the older spends 16 months in 3-4 yo French oak. Red blue fruits and florals (violet and the local scrubby bush 'Esteva') with smokey blue schist aromatics definitively 'Douro'! There are lovely cake-bake aromatics think Clafoutis, along with the stone, soil, berry amalgam. The palate is led by a stony austerity, quite the opposite of any 'Porty' referent. Restrained, fresh and earthy wine with lovely fruit spice and super elegant. SPANISH ACQUISITION - IMPORTER
Region: Douro, PORTUGAL
Variety: Red blend
ABV: 13.5%
Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424
*We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.
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27362158