Cadão Douro DOC Red

Region of origin – Douro | Portugal

Climate

Resulting from a predominantly continental climate with cold winters followed by very hot summers.

Location of Vines – Douro Superior 

Soils

Precambrian and antediluvian schists, with some narrow granite seams.

Varieties

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.

Vinification

Manually harvested, very selectively to ensure full ripeness criteria.

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel cubes,

, pelicular maceration followed by malolactic fermentation

Minimum two-year period of ageing before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Closed ruby in colour with violet streaks, red and black fruit aromas deepened by slight notes of vanilla and toast, highly elegant, smooth and persistent.

Alcohol –13,5 % vol.

Gastronomy

Versatile, perfect for meat and game dishes, cheeses and traditional Portuguese food generally.

Recommended temperature between 17º-20°C.

Enology  

António J. Bastos