O Produtor, tasting note published in November 2nd 2022
Ferro da Ferradosa Douro Red is an elegant and very fresh wine, with strong aromatic and fruity flavors and a very good freshness in its finish. Great balance and acidity, in
Ferro da Ferradosa Douro Red shows the unique character of Quinta da Ferradosa.
The Grapes are chosen from a vineyard planted in 1998. Only Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacionaland Tinta Roriz grape varieties were planted. For the Ferro da Ferradosa 2019 we chose a blend of 40%Touriga Franca, 50% Touriga Nacionaland 10% Tinta Roriz. All wine was vinified at Quinta da Ferradosa winery. All grapes were first foot-trodden in traditional granite lagars before fermenting in stainless steel tanks (5000 kgs).
The wine was aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105633
Quinta da Ferradosa
The first references to Quinta da Ferradosa date back to the end of the 19th century, when it belonged to the Borges family.
At the beginning of the 20th century it was bought by Real Companhia Velha, the oldest Port Wine company.
The construction of the Valeira dam caused a rise in the water level of the Douro River, submerging a large area of vineyard of Quinta da Ferradosa, which affected its viticultural potential and made its access difficult. In the 1990’s, the Quinta was bought by Joaquim Manuel Calem, owner of the company AA Calem & filho Lda, one of the main Portuguese companies producing and exporting Port Wine, created by his great-great-grandfather in 1859. The company remained in the family until the 21st century, when it was sold, together with the brand. However, the Heritage of the Quintas remained in the Calem family. Joaquim Manuel Calem, father of the current owner, had a great passion for Ferradosa, and planted 13 hectares with three of the main varieties of the region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. He was also responsible for the installation of electricity on the property, and also had great plans to rebuild the ruins here, in order to bring back to the Quinta its golden times.
Address
Quinta da Ferradosa
Apartado 22,
5140-999 Carrazeda de Ansiães
Portugal
