Dow'sFine Ruby NV

Product code: 4646
£15.65 inc VAT
£93.90 / case of 6
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Dow's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Dow's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Red Port Blend
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca

Product Notes

Dow's Fine Ruby wine is a tantalizing libation that combines age-old tradition with a refreshing, modern twist. Hailing from Portugal's iconic Douro Valley, it offers a vibrant, ruby-red hue and a robust, fruity bouquet. The palate reveals rich flavours of ripe plums, strawberries, with nuances of blackcurrant. Its velvety texture complements these flavours, ending in a finish that is simultaneously sweet and crisp. Exceptionally versatile, Dow's Fine Ruby wine pairs notably well with aged cheeses and decadent chocolate desserts, making it an asset for refined feasts. This fine tipple skillfully merges sophistication and convivial pleasure. It indeed serves as a delightful sensory experience.

Tasting Notes

Deep and lively Ruby colour. The wine is full-bodied and has very appealing red fruit driven aromas. On the palate, fresh and youthful with raspberry and cherry flavours, combined with a long and intense finish.

About the Winery

Dow's

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Portugal’s Douro river valley, Dow's Winery is steeped in tradition and untrammelled beauty. This esteemed winery, prominent since 1798, palpably boasts historic charm and has earned international recognition for producing world-class Port wines.

Established by Bruno da Silva, an important figure in the wine industry, the winery was rechristened Dow's when Silva’s son, John James Dow, married. Uniquely, this winery has always remained in family hands, ensuring that the traditional techniques used to create Dow’s acclaimed wines are passed down through generations. An intimate understanding and appreciation of the Douro valley have been vital to maintaining the winery’s exceptional quality for more than two centuries.

The heart of Dow’s Winery is its captivating vineyards, stretched out over 133 hectares and hugging the Douro river's hilly contours. Notorious for their schistous soil and unique microclimate suited perfectly for the cultivation of Port Wine grapes. This valley is remarkable; it’s the most ancient demarcated wine region in the world.

Despite its historical roots, Dow's Winery does not shy from modernity. The winery seamlessly blends traditional practices such as foot-treading with state-of-the-art fermentation technologies. This effective blend of heritage and innovation culminates in an array of robust, rich and diverse range of Port wines, known for their alluring nose and intense flavours.

A visit to Dow's Winery will leave port loves enlightened with it's history, beauty and the exquisite craftsmanship exhibited in every bottle. It's the perfect retreat for aficionados desirous to delve deeper into the world of quality Port wine. Dow's Winery stands proud as a testament to traditional wine making prowess coupled with innovative strides in viticulture and enology.

https://www.dows-port.com

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