Quinta de Pedra Escrita DO Douro Reserva Red 2017

Name: Quinta de Pedra Escrita DO Douro Reserva Red 2017
Brand: Quinta de Pedra Escrita
SKU: DMGQUINTADE2
Price: 149.96 AUD
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About this Wine

A significant historical site in the Douro area is Quinta de Pedra Escrita. A inscribed stone (pedra escrita) was erected during the time the appellation's boundaries were defined as a reminder of the important places of the area. Today, Rui Roboredo Madeira descendent of a 8th generation Douro tradition, is setting the pace for the growing quality of Portuguese wines, having reached for Portugal some of the most disputed awards in the world of wines, from "Top 10 Wine Spectator" to "Best White Wine "at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. This Reserva red, is aged 12 months in brand-new barriques, reveals ripe blackberries and cherries, complemented by cedar, vanilla, and oak nuances, with hints of dried violets and spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied with a velvety texture, where dark fruits mingle with mocha and licorice. The oak's pronounced tannins add depth, leading to a lingering, spicy finish with touches of cocoa.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Touriga Franca Jaen Sousao
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
Brand	Quinta de Pedra Escrita
Vintage	2017

Portuguese Wine

Portugal as a wine producing country is sometimes unfortunately overshadowed by its European neighbours, however, it has a long wine making history and the region’s popularity is growing as people start to take notice of its quality and unique character.

The country has a large array of native grape varietals which are used to produce an abundant variety of different wines. Nevertheless, the two most popular wines styles exported are from Vinho Verde and the Douro regions.

Douro is the home of Port wine, and the city of Oporto where the wine gets its name. It is one of the major rivers in Portugal, and with fertile soils around its banks, increased attention has also been given to the Douro region’s non fortified wine production in recent years. Full bodied and concentrated dry reds made from grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Spanish Tempranillo, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão are all worth a try.

Vinho Verde in the north of Portugal is responsible for producing effervescent, lively, and refreshing white wine that is increasingly becoming Portugal’s most famous. Perfect when served chilled on a hot day, it is known for zingy lime flavours, a sharp minerality and subtle grassiness. The wine is often a blend but will usually be predominantly based on Alvarinho grapes which gives it its unique character.