Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested by hand in 150 kilo boxes, crushed and destemmed, and then fermented in stainless steel vats where the temperature never exceeded 25 degrees. The grapes macerated for the period of time needed to obtain a wine with the desired body and structure. After the malolactic fermentation in vats, 25% of the wine aged in French oak casks for 12 months and the remaining aged in stainless steel vats. The wine was bottled 18 months later.
 
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, Tinta Cão, Tinta Amarela
 
Tasting Notes:
Clear and bright, it has an intense, dark garnet colour with red reflections. A fresh and penetrating aroma where floral and ploughtail scents dominate and are subsequently replaced by ripe fruit, plum and fig aromas with light undertones of dark chocolate. In the mouth, the wine is dense and fresh, with silky tannins that leave a good finish, with hints of red fruits such as cherries.
 
Store and Serve Advices:
Serve between 16º and 18º C. Store the bottle on its side in a cool, dry place away from light.
 
Food Pairing:
An excellent choice as an aperitif, this wine is a good choice to serve with daily meals and light dishes (soups, salads...). We specially recommend that Duas Quintas Red Wine be served with Portuguese Feijoada or grilled/barbecued meats. It is ideal at the end of the meal, served with hard cheeses.
 
 
Reviews and Awards:
88 points in Robert Parker;
16,5 points in Revista de Vinhos;
17 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (2012);
Commended International Wine Challenge 2014 (2012).