Vieira de Sousa Tinto Reserva 2021 Douro Red Wine 75cl
Description
Vieira de Sousa Tinto 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 a single vineyard at Quinta da Água Alta, next to the Douro River. This vineyard is located in a cool, east-facing valley, making it perfect for producing the balanced grapes needed for this Douro wine.
🍇 Region: Douro
👨🔬 Winemaker: —
🌱 Grape Varieties: The grape varieties present at Quinta da Água Alta are diverse, from a special, almost extreme, Touriga vineyard.
🛠️ Winemaking: The grapes were harvested manually in September and subsequently transported in small crates. After selection at the winery entrance, they were destemmed, and alcoholic fermentation took place for one week in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. The wine then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to gain structure and balance the tannins.
⏳ Aging: French oak barrels
🧪 Analysis:
- Alcohol content: 14.0% vol.
- Residual sugar: 0.6 g/L
pH: 3.73
👃 Organoleptic Test:
Notes: Medium red color, very expressive aroma, with very vibrant red fruits, dominated by a fresh balsamic profile. A palate still very lively, more concentrated than the previous year.
🍽️ 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.
