Wine:

With a very ripe profile, the 2019 Red Douro Dourosa delivers a deep, dark juice, blending together flavors of black fruits, cherry in particular, and graphite, with a smoky edge. It is a very mature whole, contained by a beautiful freshness. The palate is dense and velvety, with a full, tasty texture, and a fruity and peppery finish. A beautiful wine to pair with a roasted duck with cherries or a shoulder of lamb with rosemary! Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional winemaking, crushing in Lagares, then fermentation and maturing 100% in stainless steel vats.

Color:

Burlat red almost black and slightly shaded with carmine.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas mixed with fine graphite accents, smoky notes and a hint of cherry. A very mature ensemble, contained by an innate freshness.

Palate:

Rich, dense and tasty on strong flavors of red fruits. This wine unfolds a deep palate with an almost velvety texture, and a fruity and peppery finish of infinite pleasure.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Red meat on the grill, roasted duck with cherries, lamb shoulder with rosemary and thyme crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028 and beyond for amateurs

​​A haven of unsuspected treasures, the Douro produces wines of an innate freshness. Alongside the ports that have made its reputation, the region specializes in delicious reds and white wines, masterpieces made possible by the altitude, the local grape varieties, the schist soils and the respect for the traditions of this part of Europe, which preserves a Dantesque vine culture, clinging to the slopes overlooking the river.