Quinta do ValladoDouro Tinto 2021

Name: Douro Tinto
Brand: Quinta do Vallado
SKU: VIN-013095
Price: 13.85 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 13095

£13.85 inc VAT

Red Wine from
Douro, Portugal

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Quinta do Vallado

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Francisco Olazabal

Grape: Touriga Blend

Grape: Touriga Franca 30%, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz 20%, Sousão 5%, Vinhas Velhas

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Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Quinta do Vallado

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Francisco Olazabal

Grape: Touriga Blend

Grape: Touriga Franca 30%, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz 20%, Sousão 5%, Vinhas Velhas

Product Notes

The Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto is a brilliant fusion of traditional Portuguese grape varieties. This full-bodied wine boasts a vibrant ruby hue, producing a captivating aroma of ripe red fruits with a hint of woody undertones. The palate erupts with a buffet of dense, sumptuous flavours from velvety cherries to vivacious spices. Excellent acidity and rounded tannins melt into an impressively long finish. It’s a beautifully woven tapestry of complex flavours, demonstrating the winemaker's expertise. Eminently enjoyable on its own, Vallado Douro Tinto pairs admirably with rich meat dishes. It truly exemplifies the quintessential Douro red wine.

About the Winery

Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most distinguished wine estates in the Douro Valley. Nestled in the heart of Portugal's renowned winemaking region, this family-owned winery personifies a long-standing tradition of excellence. An idyllic blend of historic character and modern innovation, Quinta do Vallado is the quintessence of Portuguese viticulture.

This noble winery covers a sprawling 70 hectares of vineyards, accentuated with century-old vines that produce both white and red varieties. Quinta do Vallado predominantly focuses on the production of Douro and Port wines, exhibiting a timeless allure. The vineyard's terroir laden with shale and granite significantly contributes to the distinct flavour profile of their wines.

The winery exhibits particularly unique characteristics for enthusiasts. Quinta do Vallado still maintains traditional granite lagares, where grapes are foot-treaded softly and meticulously. In addition, it boasts cutting-edge wine-making technology, offering a fascinating balance between antiquity and modernity.

The award-winning wines produced at Quinta do Vallado free of charge range from rich, full-bodied reds to crisp, refreshing whites. The true testament to the winery's brilliance, however, is perhaps its seductively sweet Port wine. It's a memorable nectar that leaves an everlasting impression on those lucky enough to savour it.

Besides producing stellar wines, Quinta do Vallado also offers delightful wine tours wherein guests can explore the historic vineyards, the modern wine cellars, and taste exquisite wines in the heart of the Douro Valley. Moreover, the estate have one of the most delightful wine hotels in Portugal, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking eco-sanctuary it resides in.

Quinta do Vallado is not just a winery; it's a rich wine experience rooted in centuries-old tradition. It's an invitation to taste the distillation of Portugal's rich history in a glass. So, make sure to pay a visit to this enchanting estate, to sip, savour and immerse in the magical world of Portuguese wine, if you're planning a trip to the magnificent Douro Valley.

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