Tecedeiras
This Tawny Reserve – produced and aged on the estate – is renowned for its versatility and authentic profile, its concentration of colour and its delicious notes of almonds and dried figs.
of almonds and dried figs. Made from wines from old vines – field blend – and selected from 4 harvests, this is a great port to share after dinner, with notes of caramel and toast that make it lighter than so many other Tawnies.
The terroir
Situated in the heart of the Douro Valley, near Ervedosa do Douro and 5 km from the town of Pinhão, Quinta das Tecedeiras is bathed by the River Douro and its terroir is perfect – it’s every winemaker’s dream location for making a great wine. The soils are schistose and the exposure north and west, with the vineyards at an altitude of between 90 and 190 metres. The grapes
ripen well and have a high concentration of aromas and flavours. When the vineyards were converted, care was taken to leave a few old plots, around a hundred years old, to make the great wines of Quinta and also Port. There are many grape varieties, dominated by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão. The vineyards are terraced on steeply sloping plots. The grapes generally ripen between the second and fourth weeks of September.
Winemaking
This Port reflects the natural conditions of the estate and the great care taken with the vineyards. Port is only produced in years when we can guarantee excellent quality. The brandy
is supplied by the best distillers and is selected for its purity and neutrality of aroma and taste, allowing our grapes to convey their most authentic expression. For similar reasons, we only harvest the best grapes.
For similar reasons, we only harvest the grapes when they are fully ripe, allowing the winemaker to use as little eau-de-vie as possible. A proportion of the grapes from the Tecedeiras vineyards has always been reserved for making this distinctive Tawny Reserve Port.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106810
