Prats & SymingtonChryseia 2021

Product code: 19578
£74.05 inc VAT
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.2%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Bruno Prats, Charles Symington, Pedro Correia and Luís Coelho
Grape: 47% Touriga Franca, 53% Touriga Nacional
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.2%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Bruno Prats, Charles Symington, Pedro Correia and Luís Coelho
Grape: 47% Touriga Franca, 53% Touriga Nacional

Product Notes

Prats & Symington Chryseia wine is a tantalising Portuguese blend, renowned for its sophistication and sublime taste. This charming red wine entices connoisseurs with a rich palette of flavours, combining the bold, fruity notes of Touriga Nacional grapes, balanced by the finesse of Touriga Franca. Its robust character and velvety texture, accompanied by a splendid bouquet of blackberries, violets and spice, offer a delightful sensorial experience. Aged in French oak barrels, the Chryseia emerges with a perfect structure, ready to enchant even the most discerning palate. This opulent wine from Douro Valley is indeed a splendid manifestation of brilliance in a bottle.

About the Winery

Prats & Symington

Prats & Symington is a distinctive winery nestled in the verdant valleys of Douro, Portugal. The partnership is a convergence of the Symington Family, renowned British-Portuguese winemakers with generations of vinting tradition behind them, and Bruno Prats, who made his name in the Bordeaux region of France. The estate has carved out an exceptional reputation for producing premium quality wines since 1998 and has become a standout in the Douro Valley.

The vineyards at Prats & Symington are a picture of pastoral serenity hugging the contours of the terraced hills, neatly arranged vines grow in the schistous soils, whilst the scenery is punctuated by a crystalline river. The area is primarily known for its port; however, this joint venture mainly focuses on making top-quality red wines.

The vineyards prioritise the use of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, such as Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz which express the unique terroir of the region, Within the winery, a blend of traditional winemaking techniques and innovative practices, passed down through the years, have cultivated a distinctive style, characterising their wines with a rich, concentrated flavour profile.

Prats & Symington produce several award-winning wines, including its signature Chryseia – a complex and flavourful red that showcases the best of Douro’s native grapes. Their winemaking philosophy revolves around “terroir viticulture” and “minimal intervention,” allowing the natural, unique characteristics of the grapes to shine through in every bottle.

If you ever have the privilege of visiting Prats & Symington, expect warm hospitality steeped in time-honoured tradition; and breathtaking views that are just as intoxicating as the wines themselves. Paying homage to old-world traditions whilst embracing modern innovation ensures that Prats & Symington will continue to deliver unrivalled wines that bear the distinct mark of the Douro Valley. From vine to glass and, these wines are a true testament to the rich tapestry of winemaking.

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