Cadão Douro DOC Rosé

Region of origin – Douro | Portugal

Climate

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

Location of Vines   –Douro

Soils 

Precambrian and antediluvian schists, with some narrow granite seams.

Varieties

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz

Vinification

Manually harvested, very selectively to ensure full ripeness criteria. Brief pre-fermentation maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel cubes to produce a more elegant wine with its aromas preserved.

Tasting Notes

Cherry in color, fruity, recalling strawberry and blackberry, bright and fresh elegant and youthful, smooth to the mouth, with a good body and acidity. Smooth, delicate and refreshing.

Alcohol –13,00 % vol.

Gastronomy

A very versatile wine, great with pastas, salads, fish, shellfish, barbecues and excellent as an aperitif.

Recommended temperature between 9Cº-12°C.

Enology

António J. Bastos