Princess

2021 75 cl Rood

Princesa - Douro Reserva - Quinta da Côrte 2021

Style

Freshness

Mineral

Body

Complex

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Pairings

Lamskroon Hert Everzwijn Steak van de barbecue Boeuf Bourguignon

Cheese

Époisses de Bourgogne Comté Gruyère Oude Gouda

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Serving suggestions

Temperature

14–16°

Window

now 2030

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Aromas

Kers Pruim Zwarte bes Kruidig Houtlagering

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Composition

35% Tinta Barroca 20% Touriga Franca 20% Tinta Roriz 10% Touriga Nacional

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Appeal Douro

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Vineyard

The hand-harvested grapes are carefully selected upon arrival and fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks and partly in traditional granite lagares. Afterwards, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the harsh acids. The wine then matures for 12 months in predominantly used French oak barrels. This ensures subtle oak integration without masking the primary red fruit.

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Vinification

The plots for 'Princesa' are located on the typical, steep terraced vineyards along the slopes of the Pinhão Valley. The soil consists of a dense structure of weathered slate (schist), forcing the vines to root deeply. The vines have an average age of 30 years and yield a perfectly balanced return. Thanks to a predominantly eastern exposure, the grapes benefit from the mild morning sun while remaining protected from the extreme afternoon heat. This is crucial for preserving the natural freshness in the wine.

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