Quinta da Pellada Pape 2019 Dão Tinto 75cl
Description
Quinta da Pellada PAPE 2019 is a red wine with a strong and complex character, produced by Álvaro Castro at the mythical Quinta da Pellada , in the heart of Dão . A unique combination of tradition and modernity, this wine brings together the best of two excellent plots: Touriga Nacional from Vinha Passarela-Outeiro and a century-old field blend from Vinha Pellada .
Planted at an altitude of 500 metres , in granite soils with clay and sand lines , the vines, aged between 20 and 60 years, give PAPE a concentrated, fresh and elegant profile.
Tasting Notes
👀 Color: Deep ruby, with remarkable shine and concentration.
👃 Aroma: Complex and vigorous, with notes of wild fruit compote , hints of game and spices , ending with elegant toasted nuances.
👅 Mouth: Structured, with fine and well-integrated tannins , balanced acidity and a long, fresh and memorable finish. A wine with presence, ideal for aging in the bottle.
Technical Specifications
- Region: Dão DOC
- Producer: Alvaro Castro – Pellada Farm
- Grape varieties: 50% Touriga Nacional (Passarela-Outeiro Vineyard) + 50% Field Blend (Pellada Vineyard)
- Vineyards: 20 to 60 years old, 5000 vines/hectare
- Soil: Granite with clay and sand lines
- Altitude: 500 meters
- Pruning Type: Guyot
- Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel mill (28–31ºC), 12-day cuvaison
- Aging: 14 months in French Allier oak casks
- Alcohol Content: 13.2% vol.
- Total Acidity: 5.75 g/L
- pH: 3.71
- Total SO₂: 60 mg/L
Pairing and Serving Suggestions
🍖 Ideal for intense dishes such as roast kid, game meats, dishes with wild mushrooms or mature cheeses.
🌡 Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Why choose PAPE 2019 at Quinta da Pellada?
✔️ Wine from two iconic Dão vineyards – Passarela and Pellada
✔️ Produced by Álvaro Castro , one of the most respected winemakers in Portugal
✔️ Sophisticated and structured profile, with excellent aging potential
✔️ A limited edition wine with an original signature , ideal for special moments
🔗 Buy PAPE 2019 and taste the intensity and elegance of Dão in its purest form! 🍷✨
