Quinta do Romeu Red 2014
VinificationHandpicked into small boxes. Manual selection of bunches on the sorting table. Complete stalk removal followed by gentle crushing. Co-fermentations with indigenous yeasts in open granite tread tanks (
lagares) with gentle
pigeage and pumping over. Ageing in cement tanks. Wine not stabilized through cold. It may create deposit
GrapesBlend of traditional Douro grapes varieties such Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cão from own vineyards.
Organically grown vineyards (certified).
ColourCherry red, with good intensity.
AromaClean, with good intensity and complexity. Ripe red fruits an floral notes stand out. Slightly spicy.
TasteSmooth attack with good structure and excellent mouth feel. Fresh, with well integrated tannins bringing elegance and a gastronomic profile to the wine. Very well balanced.
Serving
Best enjoyed between at 16º C
Ageing potential up to 2022
Alcohol 13 %vol
Total
Acidity 5,4 g/l
pH 3,7
Reducing
Sugars <2 g/l
