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). 2017 Quinta dos Poços Reserva Red 10 x 0.75L Douro Region 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: António Rosas & Filipa Pizarro. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 16 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2014 Vintage) 90-91 Points, VertdeVin (2013 Vintage) 88 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2013 Vintage) 89 Points, Andreas Larsson – Tasted (2010 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca & Tinta Roriz. VINIFICATION Made in granite mills with foot treading or in stainless steel vats with strict individual temperature control. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. 10790 bottles produced. TASTING NOTES Wine with an intense ruby color. Fine aroma with suggestions of ripe fruits and a subtle touch of lightly toasted coffee. The tannins are full of vigor, guaranteeing a well-structured and intense palate and promising longevity in the bottle. Long and fresh aftertaste. SERVING It goes well with red and game meats and aged cheeses. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC to 18ºC. Consume in moderation.