Castello d'Alba Douro Tinto 2022
Typical aromas of Douro grape varieties. Sweet hints of rock rose, flowers, blackberries and spices add to the aromatic complexity. Very smooth on the palate with balanced acidity and fine tannins.
Aromas of red berries and spices reveal gentle maceration in order to preserve the typical notes of these grape varieties and make the wine ready for consumption after bottling.
The grapes come from South facing, terraced vineyards in the upper Douro. The vineyards are planted at 450 metres above sea level, with an average vine age of twelve years.
After hand picking and gentle crushing, fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Following this, the wine was aged for a further eight months, predominantly in stainless steel, with a proportion of the wine undergoing three months ageing in French and American oak.
| RRP | £14.95 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Tinta Roriz 40%, Touriga Franca 30%, Touriga Nacional 30% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2.4 |
| Body | C/D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Having honed his winemaking skills around the globe, Castello d'Alba's winemaker Rui Madeira has returned to the land of his birth to work with the indigenous varieties and spectacular vineyards of the Douro. The estate is found in the upper Douro, on the river´s left bank, amongst the grade-a vineyards where the best vintage ports are made. Here the combination of old vines and high altitudes give his wines the balance, poise and sense of place that is so often lacking in the region.
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