Casa das Hortas Vale do Gaio Reserva Douro Tinto 75cl

Casa das Hortas wine is crafted with a focus on freshness, balance, and expression of the region.

🍇 Region: Douro - Douro Superior Sub-region Controlled Designation of Origin - DOC

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Francisco Gonçalves

🌱 Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca

🛠️ Winemaking: Total destemming, crushing, pre-fermentation cold maceration for 5 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation at 25ºC for 7 days with daily pump-overs. Cuvaison for 3 weeks after alcoholic fermentation. 12 months of aging in first-year oak barrels. Additional aging in bottle.

⏳ Aging: 12 months aging in first-year oak barrels. Additional aging in bottle.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content by volume: 14% vol. Total acidity: 5.0 g/L pH: 3.7 Reducing sugars: 1.1 g/L

👃 Organoleptic Test:
Deep ruby ​​color, rich and very balanced nose, with notes of fruit, juniper and fine chocolate. Seductive palate with velvety tannins, scoring points with full body, structure and elegance. Long finish.

🍽️ Serving: Serve after the bottle has been open for at least 30 minutes, at a temperature between 17-18ºC.