XISTO PRETO DOURO RESERVA
douro valley, portugal
APPELLATION: Douro Valley
WINEMAKER: Antonio Ventura
VARIETALS: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca & Tinta Roriz
VINEYARDS: Schist soils, terraced at 985-1,150 feet highlight Douro landscape and challenge the vines to break through the rocks. Harvested by hand.
WINEMAKING: Fermentation in small stainless steel vats with temperature control of or 10 days, after a cold maceration of 48 hours.
AGING: In cement vats for 12 months and partially in 225 and 500 litre barrels (25% of the lot).
PAIRINGS: Ruby color, intense aroma of red fruits, rock-rose and spices. In the mouth is structured, complex and refreshing. Long and seductive finish.