O Produtor, tasting note published in May 15th 2024
It's a warm wine, with the typical character of the Douro Superior. Aroma of ripe wild fruits, with notes of rockrose and spices, and discreet floral notes.
Very complex and elegant, with fine and smooth tannins and good mouthfeel, making it very gastronomic.
The grapes that resulted in this Quinta dos Castelares Colheita Tinto come from a combination of vineyards terraced along the river with the high vineyards of Quinta dos Castelares, located in Freixo de Espada à Cinta, in the Douro Superior, at an altitude between 500-600 meters.
The soils are schistous with high rockiness. The vineyard is planted on double bard terraces and high trellises. Dominant orientation: North-Northeast. Manual harvesting. Upon reception, complete destemming and immediate crushing; the grapes are fermented by variety in order to achieve a rigorous selection that will then give rise to the “blend.” Fermentation takes place in small capacity stainless steel tanks, with temperatures around 24°C. Gentle and controlled macerations are performed to obtain elegant and aromatic wines.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106355
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.
