PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2023 Duas Quintas White 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION Ramos Pinto was founded in 1880 and for several decades its history has been marked by innovation and respect for tradition. Producing and selecting the best grapes together with systematic knowledge of the terroir, Ramos Pinto is pioneering the launch of New Douro wines in Portugal and all over the world. Today, Ramos Pinto still keeps its position as a traditional house producing high quality wines. In the quest for excellence, Ramos Pinto is still, to this day, managed as an independent organization, which enables the pursuit of its extraordinary politics of own production and continuous technical and technological research. Ramos Pinto owns four estates in the Douro. Quinta do Bom Retiro and Quinta da Urtiga, in the heart of the region; Quinta dos Bons Ares and Quinta de Ervamoira in the Upper Douro. Our commitment is to improve our bond with nature and the environment through organic farming and increasing biodiversity, leaving this legacy of culture to future generations. Welcome to the Ramos Pinto Wine World! WINEMAKER: João Luís Baptista. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 91-92 Points, VertdeVin (2021 Vintage) 90 Points, Falstaff (2021 Vintage) 17 Points, Vinum Magazine (2021 Vintage) 92 Points, Revista Adega (2020 Vintage) 88 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2019 Vintage) 88 Points, Wine Spectator (2018 Vintage) 88 Points, Hudin.Com (2018 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Rabigato (60%), Viosinho (15%), Códega (15%) & Arinto (10%). VINIFICATION The harvest date for each plot is decided after successive grape tastings in the field. After the decision has been made, the grapes are harvested manually and transported to the winemaking center, separated according to variety and plot. This is followed by cold maceration of the whole bunch for a period of approximately 24 hours. The fresh grapes are gently pressed and the must is transferred to underground vats, where decantation takes place. This is followed by adjusting the turbidity of the must and fermentation begins. Around 90% of the wine ferments and ages in stainless steel vats and the remaining 10% in French and Austrian oak casks of different capacities. TASTING NOTES Clear and bright color, pale yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is very expressive dominated by tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit. After a period of rest, more delicate aromas emerge, such as sweet flowers, apricot syrup, lemon zest and a light smoky touch. In the mouth it is light, but with a certain fat. The aromatic vivacity continues into a long, fresh finish. SERVING It can be drunk alone or as an aperitif. Duas Quintas White 2023 goes very well with any grilled fish or seafood dishes. As a suggestion, roast salmon with lemon and herb sauce and monkfish rice. Recommended tasting temperature between 10°C and 12°C.