Quinta de S. José Vinha Ruy Francisco Red Douro

Deep and complex

A wine that reveals a balanced combination of power and elegance with great ageing potential

Factsheets

2019

Tasting notes

Deep and purple color, very complex and distinct flavors, where you can notice slight floral notes, dry bush, black plum, blueberries. In the mouth it shows very deep and complex, with a slight mineral touch and tannins of great level that give him a long end of mouth. This balance of power and elegance certainly contributes to ageing potential, so the wine will benefit with some years in the bottle.

Type

  • From Vineyard Ruy Francisco - mainly Touriga Nacional

Specifications

Alcoholic: 14,5% vol.
Total acidity: 5,40 g/dm³
Volatile acidity fixed: 0,60 g/dm³
pH: 3,56

Denomination

Douro DOC

Soil

Shale

Harvest

Grapes are harvested, to 25 Kg boxes, at its optimal ripeness; intending to show a vigorous maturity, leading to higher aromatic and polyphenolic concentrations.

Vinification

After soft crushing and total destemming, grapes are trodden on foot in the lagares, where they ferment, allowing quality constituents presents in the ripe grapes film, softly pass to the wine. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in new and used French oak barrels of 400 liters for about 16 months.

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