O Produtor, tasting note published in July 25th 2020
Ferro da Ferradosa Douro White has an aromatic nose, with notes of lime, lemon and a marked minerailty from the Arinto grape. The Rabigato grape variety has soft aromatic notes and good acidity, whilst Cédega do Larinho has exuberant tropical fruit aromas and more body. Also as Viosinho in the blend. The balance between these five grape varieties makes Ferro da Ferradosa Douro White a citric wine in the nose, soft and very fresh in the mouth.
Ferro da Ferradosa Douro White shows the unique character of the different areas of the Douro region.
The grapes for Ferro da Ferradosa Douro White come from Murça and Alijó, where the vines are at high altitudes (600 m), allowing the grapes to have good acidity and freshness. This wine is made with Arinto, Cédega do Larinho, Gouveio, Viosinho and Rabigato. All grapes are de-storked before being slightly crushed by a pneumatic press and the resulting must decanted for 24 hours at 10° Celsius in 2,500 litre stainless steel vats. The must is then racked and fermented in 2,500 to 5,000 litres stainless steel vats for 25 days at temperatures between 10° and 14° Celsius. Ageing in stainless steel for 9 months.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105632
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
