Van Zellers & Co Cv Vale D Maria Tinto 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Van Zellers & Co
Label Name:
 
Cv Vale D Maria Tinto
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Cima Corgo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Donzelinho Tinto, Rufete, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional (field blend, 25+ varieties)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98 points (2016, Mark Squires); Wine Enthusiast 93 points; praised for 21 months oak ageing and excellent ageing potential

Tasting Note
Deep violet-red with blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, spice and cedar. Concentrated yet elegant, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, fruity-spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: game, roasted veal, pork, grilled steak, oven-roasted vegetables, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, braised pork belly, spicy stir-fries.

Production Method
Single-vineyard field blend from old vines; fermented as a field blend and matured ~21 months in 225L French oak barriques (majority new).

Vineyard Info
Quinta Vale D. Maria (estate dating to 1868), managed by Cristiano van Zeller since the 1990s; small plots of old vines producing high-end Douro field blends.