2021 Quinta dos Poços, MG XXI - Douro DOC - 3 Botellas (0,75 L)

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2021 Quinta dos Poços, MG XXI Red 3 x 0.75L

DESCRIPTION
The Quinta is called dos Poços (of the Wells) after the multiple water springs that sprout from its soil when the rainfall in the region is intense. It was also suggested that its name is because it is located in front of the point 130 or Point of Puddles described by Baron of Forrester on his map "O Douro Portuguez e Paiz Adjacente" in 1848.
Quinta dos Poços is located in the World Heritage area of the Demarcated Region of Douro, in the Lower Corgo area, in the village of Valdigem, commune of Lamego. It is one of the oldest in the region, the main house being a typical rural manor house from the XVIII century. It was there that french troops of the General of Brigade Loison - the "Maneta" (one-handed) - stationed, by the time of the first napoleonic invasion, in 1808.The Quinta belongs to the family of Prof. Doctor José Manuel da Costa Mesquita Guimarães.
Quinta dos Poços extends itself over 25 ha. (61,78 acres) of slaty soil typical from the Region, 21 of which are totally mechanised in terraced vines and in vertical lines.

WINEMAKER: Pedro Francisco.

WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Tinta Francisca, Donzelinho Tinto & Tinto Cão.

VINIFICATION
Foot treading in granite basins (lagares) and in stainless steel vats with individual temperature control. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES
Deep colour, with violet tinge. Complex and intense aroma, highlighting the ripe black fruit together with balsamic aromas and spicy notes as a result of its maturation in the oak. In the mouth, it is firm and concentrated, with balanced acidity, ripe tannins rightly involved in its body and volume. Aftertaste long and persistent.

SERVING
Perfect match with fine meats, game and stong and intense cheeses. Open 1 hour before serving. Serve at a temperature of 17°C.