Quinta Vale D. Maria Dona Red 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Label Name:
 
Dona Red
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Maria estate wines have received 90+ scores for other cuvées

Tasting Note
Pomegranate and ripe black fruits with cinnamon, tea-leaf and dark chocolate undertones; full-bodied, savory and concentrated with firm, ripe tannins and a long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, venison, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef or pork dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in small vats with gentle pump-overs (and traditional lagar treading on some parcels); aged in a mix of new/seasoned French oak and neutral barrels for extended maturation.

Vineyard Info
Quinta Vale D. Maria is a Douro estate (Cristiano van Zeller) working old-vine field blends on schist/granite soils, emphasizing low yields and careful parcel selection.