O Produtor, tasting note published in May 15th 2021
Deep garnet coloured wine, with an aroma of ripe black fruit, some fresh tobacco mixed with cocoa notes and the light toast of barrel aging. Silky texture, dense and firm, with the tannin structure providing the longevity and persistence.
Each grape variety was vinified and aged separately. Fermentation in temperature controlled lagares, slight manual pumping over with alternating mechanical treading. Care was taken to avoid excessive extraction of tannins. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques and in a spontaneous way. Aged for 70% in new 225L French oak barrels and 30% in new American oak barrels. After 18 months ageing, the final blend was bottled, with only light filtration.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106374
Quinta dos Castelares
A son of the land, passionate about agriculture. From a very young age, he made the vineyards, the Douro and its people, his life project. And so Quinta dos Castelares was born! Currently with 120 hectares, Casa Agrícola Manuel Joaquim Caldeira owns the brands Quinta dos Castelares and Fronteira. Two brands that have grown significantly in the four corners of the world, flying the flag of what is best produced in the Upper Douro. Manuel Caldeira feels like an accomplished man, promising day after day to continue his legacy.
