QDVB23
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A dry and delicately scented Moscatel with subtle floral notes of roses and peppermint through to a refreshing finish.
The grapes for this wine originate from three different parcels: a parcel of old vines which are over 50 years-old, and the remaining two parcels with an average age of around 15 years. The vines are planted at altitudes ranging between 80 and 400 metres on south and west facing slopes which maximise exposure to the sun assisting the ripening potential of the grapes. The soils are made up of schist, a slate-like metamorphic rock which is rich in nutrients, and also offers useful water retention properties. The vines are pruned according to the Double Cordon system and are harvested at optimal maturity. This wine is made from predominantly Moscatel Galego Branco, which is a synonym for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, recognised as an elegant and fragrant variety, with delicate complexity.
The grapes were carefully sorted and fermented using a process called ‘bica aberta’ which means ‘without skin contact’. Fermentation took place with selected Quinta do Vallado yeast and lasted for nearly one month with temperatures varying between 14º and 16ºC. The wine then spent three months in stainless steel tanks, prior to bottling.
Vintage | 2023 |
Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Douro |
Grapes | Moscatel Galego 100% |
Residual sugar (g/l) | 0.6 |
Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
Contains sulphites | Yes |
Vegetarian | No |
Vegan | No |
Eggs | Yes |
Organic | No |
Biodynamic | No |
Closure | Diam |
Quinta do Vallado was established in 1716 and is one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley. It is located on the banks of the River Corgo, a tributary of the River Douro, near the town of Peso da Régua. It was once the property of the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and remains in the possession of her descendants João and Fransicsco to this day. For nearly 200 years, Quinta do Vallado produced fine Port marketed by the family business Casa Ferreira. During the early 1990s, Quinta do Vallado diversified and alongside their top-quality single estate Ports, it started producing dry red, white and rosé wines under its own brand. Simultaneously, the team began restructuring the vineyards, planting single varietal plots, breaking the tradition of multiple varieties being co-planted. Today, the Quinta has 10 hectares of old, low yielding vines planted between 1920s and 1950s, 55 hectares planted during the 1990s and following the acquisition of Quinta do Orgal in Douro Superior, 35 hectares of organic vineyard.