Colinas do Douro Reserva 2019 Douro Red Wine 75cl

On the slopes of the Upper Douro, at altitude and in soils that are a transition between schist and granite, Colinas do Douro seeks wines of great precision, freshness and terroir identity.

🍇 Region: Douro Superior, with vineyards between approximately 450 and 650 meters of altitude.

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Jorge Rosa Santos and Rui Lopes.

🌱 Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Sousão.

🛠️ Winemaking: A blend of several plots from the Douro Superior region, designed for a classic, balanced profile with increasing complexity on the palate.

⏳ Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by further aging in the bottle.

🌿 Vineyards: Plots in granitic and schistous soils, with altitude being a determining factor for the overall freshness.

🧪 Analysis:

• Alcohol content: 14.5%
• pH: 3.76
• Total acidity: 5.0 g/L
• Residual sugar: 0.6 g/L

👃 Organoleptic Test:

• Color: ruby.
• Aroma: forest and black fruit, with an elegant aromatic depth.
• Palate: silky tannins, firm acidity and a harmonious finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: It has the structure and freshness to evolve well underground, maintaining elegance and definition.

🍽️ Serving temperature: Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC. Ideal for roasted meats, oven-baked dishes, game birds, and aged cheeses.