Wine & Soul Pintas Character 2023 Douro Red 75cl
Description
The Wine & Soul Pintas Character 2022 is a vibrant and expressive red wine, produced from old vines with more than 30 indigenous Douro grape varieties . Created by winemakers Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serôdio Borges , this wine reflects Wine & Soul 's commitment to expressing all the richness of the Pinhão Valley terroir in the Douro DOC .
With traditional fermentation in granite lagares and an extended aging of 18 months in French oak barrels , Pintas Character combines concentration, complexity and elegance, resulting in a sophisticated wine full of personality .
Exam Notes
🍷 Color: Deep and intense ruby.
🌿 Aroma: Impressive, with fresh notes of plum, blackberry and black cherry , accompanied by subtle hints of spice.
🍇 Flavor: Structured and elegant, with refined tannins and an excellent balance between freshness and concentration. The finish is long, persistent, and memorable.
Technical Specifications
✔ Region: Douro DOC
✔ Sub-region: Cima Corgo, Vale do Pinhão
✔ Vineyard: Old vines with more than 30 indigenous Douro grape varieties.
✔ Winemaking: Traditional fermentation in granite lagares , with foot treading for 10 days.
✔ Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels , with malolactic fermentation.
✔ Alcohol content: 14.5%
✔ Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L (Tartaric Acid)
✔ pH: 3.53
✔ Total Sugars: <0.6 g/L
✔ Total Production: 29,574 75cl bottles , 510 150cl bottles, and 50 300cl bottles
Harmonization and Service Suggestions
🥩 Perfect to accompany red meats, game dishes, stews and aged cheeses.
🍷 Suggestion: To fully appreciate its potential, it is recommended to decant the wine before serving.
🌡 Serving Temperature: 16-18ºC
Why choose the Wine & Soul Pintas Character 2022?
✔️ Produced from old vines with over 30 indigenous grape varieties – Douro authenticity at its best.
✔️ Traditional winemaking in granite lagares , with foot treading for gentle extraction.
✔️ Prolonged aging in French oak , guaranteeing complexity and longevity.
✔️ Limited production , guaranteeing exclusivity and superior quality.
