Red Wine

Quinta do Côtto

Grande Escolha 2020, 75cl

Douro

Quinta do Côtto

A field blend made from grapes sourced from vineyards with an average age of 45 years, the red wine Quinta do Côtto Grande Escolha is a DOC Douro Baixo-Corgo.

Viticulture
Integrated Protection; Schistous soil; Manual harvest; Vine age: 30 to 60 years.

Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pumping over and temperature control for about 12 days, with post-fermentation maceration for about one week. The wine ages in new and used French oak barrels for 18 months. Minimum bottle aging of 1 year.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Quinta do Côtto

Quinta do Côtto is one of the great icons of Douro’s history and winemaking tradition. Located in the heart of Baixo Corgo, between Mesão Frio and Peso da Régua, the birthplace of the first Douro DOC wines, this estate combines centuries of expertise with a breathtaking landscape. With 40 hectares of vineyards stretching across steep slopes overlooking the Douro River, it offers ideal conditions for producing wines of exceptional quality.

Surrounded by a forest that preserves the region’s natural harmony, the vineyards of Quinta do Côtto carry stories that span generations. Many of these vines are over a century old, planted in schist soils at altitudes ranging from 120 to 430 meters. This unique terroir is the secret behind wines full of elegance, freshness, and character, recognized as some of the most iconic in the Douro region.

Founded in 1757, Quinta do Côtto has earned more than 100 awards and is present in over eight countries. This legacy makes the estate a global ambassador of Douro’s prestige, sharing the essence of the region with wine enthusiasts worldwide.