Van Zellers & Co Porto Reserva Ruby 75cl

🍇 Region : Douro

👨‍🔬 Winemaker : Cristiano van Zeller and Joana Pinhão

🌱 Grape Varieties : A blend of over 30 traditional red grape varieties from the Douro region, from both old and newer vines located primarily in the Cima Corgo.

🛠️ Winemaking : Like all our Red Ports, in PORTO RESERVA RUBY the grapes are foot-trodden before fermentation, along with 10% of the total grape brandy which is added at the end to the Port wine. This allows us to macerate the grapes at cooler temperatures and for a longer period before fermentation. When the must is ready to receive the remaining brandy, the fortification is done all at once by adding it to the must in the lagar (traditional stone trough). A little more foot-trodden ... A careful selection of wines is made to create

🧪 Analysis :

• Alcohol content: 20%
• pH: 3.65
• Baumé: 3.7

👃 Organoleptic Test
Van Zellers & Co.'s Ruby Reserve Port presents pronounced red fruit notes. It is aged and bottled young to maintain its velvety structure and aromas of forest fruits, red berries, figs, and raisins. Perfect to pair with strong cheeses like Gorgonzola, or mild ones like Brie and creamy Serra da Estrela cheese. Chocolate desserts and cheesecake are a perfect ending. Serve at 12ºC. WINEMAKERS: Cristiano van Zeller and Joana Pinhão. Man has played an essential role in the creation of wines that transport us to higher levels of pleasure and satisfaction. It all begins with the hand of man, who plants the vine, cares for it, and harvests the succulent grapes that this plant produces. Wines that are made by hand are blended with mastery similar to that of a perfumer. These wines result from the blending of wines from different barrels to create the final blend. The different notes we select and the careful combination of

⏳ Potential for Evolution : Excellent aging potential, evolving in the bottle with greater aromatic complexity.

🍽️ Serving : Serve at 12ºC. Once opened, keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place.