Vinha Grande is a Douro red wine, classic and intense, with a distinctive character that reflects the richness and quality of the region, in relation to the production of the best blended wines. Vinha Grande is part of the Casa Ferreirinha wine range. The brand has a rich tradition for producing quality Douro wines, and is well-known around the world
Vinha Grande Red 2021
Vinha Grande Red 2021
Portugal
/ Douro
2021
Grape
- Touriga Franca
- Touriga Nacional
- Tinta Roriz
Region
Douro
Volume
75clcl
Country
Portugal
Alcoholic strength
13,5%
Seal type: Cork | Volume: 75cl |
Family: Classified Wine | Type: Still Wine |
Subfamily: Red | VARIETY: Blend |
QUALITY REFERENCE: DOC | Producer: Sogrape |
Brand: Vinha Grande | Country: Portugal |
Region: Douro | Alcoholic strength: 13,5% |
Maturation: The wine matured in used barrels of French oak for roughly 12 months. The final blend was made further to numerous tests and analysis during this period. In order to preserve the highest possible quality, this wine was only submitted to filtration prior to bottling | Consumption temperature: 12-18º |
Harvest year: 2021 | Allergens: Sulphites |
Enólogo: Luis Sottomayor | Tone: An intense ruby colour |
Tasting Notes - Aroma: Notes of red and black fruit, and hints of cocoa and chocolate courtesy of a warm year. There are further spicy notes and a well-integrated wood element that bestows added complexity | Tasting Notes - Palate: On the palate, it has good volume, powerful and firm tannins, a well-integrated acidity, further notes of red fruit and a very well-balanced finish |
Vintage / Winemaking: Vinified at the wineries of Quinta do Seixo, in Cima Corgo, and Quinta da Leda, in the Douro Superior, using advanced technology. After soft-crushing and destemming, the grapes are transferred to stainless steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation occurs. During this phase, soft maceration at controlled temperatures takes place to extract the compounds that provide the colour, aroma and flavour of this wine |
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