Vieira de Sousa Grande Reserva 2018 Douro Red Wine 75cl

Vieira de Sousa Grande Reserva Douro Tinto 75cl is a wine from the Vieira de Sousa family, produced in the Douro region with a focus on expressing the terroir and elegance.

🌿 Vineyards: This Douro wine is produced with grapes from two very special estates: our Touriga Francesa vineyard at Quinta da Água Alta and an old vineyard at Quinta do Fojo Velho. These vineyards are located in quite different locations, but they complement each other, creating a lasting balance in this wine. The structure and complexity from the old vineyard combine perfectly with the velvety texture of the Touriga Francesa.

🍇 Region: Douro

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: —

🌱 Grape Varieties: The main grape variety in this wine is Touriga Francesa (50%), sourced from Quinta da Água Alta, and...

🛠️ Winemaking: The grapes were harvested manually at the Quinta da Água Alta and Quinta do Fojo Velho vineyards and subsequently transported in small boxes. After selection at the winery entrance, the grapes were destemmed and fermented for 7 to 10 days in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. The wine then aged in French oak barrels for 16 months to gain structure, balance the tannins, and maintain its elegance.

⏳ Aging: French oak barrels

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 15.4% vol.
- Residual sugar: 4.0 g/L
pH: 3.55

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Notes: The Vieira de Sousa DOC Grande Reserva is a very smooth and elegant wine, presenting rich aromas of fresh fruit and notes of spice. On the palate, it is a balanced and fresh wine.

🍽️ Serving: Serve at 14–16ºC (reds) or 10–12ºC (whites), depending on the style.
It pairs well with meat dishes, cheeses and charcuterie (red wines) or fish, seafood and poultry (white wines).

⏳ Potential for Evolution: Store in a cool, dark place; some styles benefit from bottle aging.