Duorum Colheita red 2017

Description

Deep red color with violet tones. Fresh and complex aroma dominated by ripe black fruits, blackberries, prunes and cassis, showing notes of violet and spices originating from elevage in the barrels. Full bodied, with well-balanced acidity, firm and ripe tannins. Elegant, long and persistent finish.

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Vinification

Harvest by hand to small cases of 15 kg. The grapes are de-stemmed and gently crushed in stainless steel lagares (troughs) by robotized treading. Pre-fermentative maceration takes place at low temperature. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 28º C (max.). Maturation / Elevage in 225 and 300 litres French oak barrels for 12 months (30% new oak barrels and 70% second and third year barrels).

Vineyard

The unique nature of the climate in the Douro is due to its location given that the Marão and Montemuro mountains serve as barriers that protect the region from the humid west winds that blow in from the Atlantic. Located in deep valleys, protected by mountains, the climate in the region is characterized by very cold winters and hot, dry summers.

Soil Type

As far as the origin of the soil is concerned, most of the Demarcated Region, particularly along the Douro River and its tributaries, is schistose with some granite around the edges. Soil: schist - Average vine age: very old vines (some more than 100 years-old)

Viticulture

Training method: Guyot and Royat cord unilateral Exposure: mainly N and NE

Integrated plant protection is a combination of methods which reduces chemical plant protection measures to the absolutely necessary minimum. We only use products that are authorized by the existing legislation.

Harvest Notes

Harvest takes place in September-October

Palate

Full bodied, with well-balanced acidity, firm and ripe tannins. Elegant, long and persistent finish.