2021 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, 'Grainha' - Douro Reserva - 6 Flasker (0,75 l)

QUINTA NOVA DE NOSSA SENHORA DO CARMO, 2021 Grainha Reserva Red 6 x 0.75L

AWARDS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
90 Points Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal Mundus Vini Spring Tasting
Gold Medal Berliner Wein Trophy
87 Points Decanter World Wine Awards
17.5 Points Revista de Vinhos
16.5 Points Vinho Grandes Escolhas

DESCRIPTION
Here we find the classicism of the Douro, with character. Sophisticated from the start, it conveys the dimension of the Douro in every drop, flooding it with a generous mix of fruity, dense and spicy aromas, silky textures, fine tannins and a firm structure, revealing the right element of gravity. A very balanced, long and highly focused finish.
Grainha is the seed of the grape vine which is responsibility for preserving its characteristics so that life can flourish - the essence of nature. Inspired by the grape seed, from which it is possible to obtain fundamental compounds of a wine rich in proteins, condensed tannins and aromatic extracts, Grainha Reserva red and white wines are born, which year after year maintains the profile of a deeper and gastronomic Douro, with maturation in oak barrels, a complex nose, well-structured in the mouth and with very special precision.
A curious fact: the back label repeats the name in several languages, demonstrating its universality and the essence of life.

WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca (30%), Tinta Roriz (40%), Tinto Cão (5%), Tinta Barroca (10%) & Touriga Nacional (15%).
ALCOHOL: 14,5% Vol.
WINEMAKER: Jorge Alves and Mafalda Machado.

HARVEST
From September 2 to September 20 There was some climate instability in 2021, once again demonstrating the crucial importance of human experience and knowledge of the vineyards. It was a memorably cool year during development of the vegetative cycle, with a mildly hot summer and rainfall during the harvest. The natural conditions and cool nights contributed to slow and gradual maturation, favouring the balance of the grapes and maintaining the primary aromas, juicy texture and sparkling freshness.

VINIFICATION
100% destemmed. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels (70% of which 2nd and 3rd year oak barrels and 30% is new oak).

TASTING NOTES
This wine reflects the character of the schist. Sophisticated and extremely complex from the beginning, itconveys the full dimensions of the Douro in every drop, offering afull and generous mix of fruity, dense and spicy aromas, with asilky texture, fine tannins and a firm structure, with the desiredgravity. A balanced, long and very precise finish.