Colinas do Douro Quinta Extrema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Douro Red Wine 75cl

This wine showcases the most unique facet of Quinta da Extrema, working with a classic grape variety in a very precise way within a high-altitude terroir.

🍇 Region: Upper Douro.

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Jorge Rosa Santos and Rui Lopes.

🌱 Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon.

🛠️ Winemaking: Crafted to highlight concentration, freshness, and complexity, without losing the elegance characteristic of the farm.

⏳ Aged: 18 months in French oak barrels.

🌿 Vineyards: High-altitude plots that help preserve tension, freshness, and balanced ripening.

👃 Organoleptic Test:

• Color: intense and deep.
• Aroma: dark fruit, fine spice, balsamic notes and well-integrated wood.
• Palate: concentrated, fresh, complex, and with a long finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: Great aptitude for aging in the bottle, gaining nobility and complexity over time.

🍽️ Serving temperature: Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC. Pairs well with prime cuts of meat, lamb, oven-baked dishes, and aged cheeses.