Quinta do Vallado Sousão 2020

Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado Sousão
2020

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Product code
12159300
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Denominação de origem controlada (DOC)
Region
Douro
Appellation
Douro
Varietal(s)
Sousao (portuguais) 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most notorious "Quintas" in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents. The estate lies on both banks of the Corgo River, a tributary of the Douro river, near its mouth, close to the town of Peso da Régua. For almost 200 years, Quinta do Vallado´s main activity was the production of Porto wines, that were commercialized by the Ferreira Port House. In...

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Production notes

Malolactic fermentation carried out in 225 liter French oak barrels where it remains, after being cleaned, for another 16 months. 40% new barrels and 60% 2nd year barrels.

Tasting notes

Very concentrated, with balsamic notes of oak wood, black fruits, tobacco and spices. Full-bodied and fleshy, with a mineral, fresh and long finish with a flavor of black fruits.