Quinta Da Romaneira Dona Clara 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta Da Romaneira
Label Name:
 
Dona Clara
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Cima Corgo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Syrah (Shiraz), Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa (Touriga Franca), Petit Verdot, Tinto Cão
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92/100 (2019); Wine Spectator 91/100 (2019); Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 90/100 (2019); James Suckling 91/100 (2019); Grandes Escolhas 17/20

Tasting Note
Intense ruby; aromas of ripe blackberries, raspberries and black cherry with dark chocolate, clove and star anise. Medium–full, concentrated palate with creamy texture, integrated spice and velvety tannins, finishing long with a subtle stony/mineral note.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheeses (Manchego), roasted game. Portuguese: roasted cod (bacalhau) with robust sauces. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Sichuan beef, teriyaki duck, miso-glazed eggplant or spicy ramen.

Production Method
Fermented ~7 days in stainless-steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in 225L French oak barrels (≈10% new, 90% second-fill).

Vineyard Info
Quinta da Romaneira is a 412-hectare Douro estate in Cima Corgo, renovated since 2004; owned/managed by Christian Seely and partners. Known for terraced old vines and diverse microclimates.