Quinta do Vallado Reserva Red Field Blend 2019
Overview
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Very concentrated aromas, with balsamic notes of oak, fig, black plum and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and firm, with mature and silky tannins. There are mineral notes, and an elegant, persistent and complex finish. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
Part of the grapes underwent the traditional process of foot treading in granite "lagares". The remaining grapes were vinified in 5-ton stainless steel vats, with controlled temperatures and mechanical remontage for 9 days. After the malolactic fermentation all the wines were racked into French oak barriques where they stayed for 18 months.
Serving Hints
Serve between 60.8° F to 64.4° F ideally with meats or game.
Producer: Quinta do Vallado
Region: Douro (DOC)
Country: Portugal
Wine Composition: More than 15 varieties from vines between 60 - 100 years old (with a prominence of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/dm3
Residual Sugar: 0.6 g/dm3
pH: 3.74
Part of the grapes underwent the traditional process of foot treading in granite "lagares". The remaining grapes were vinified in 5-ton stainless steel vats, with controlled temperatures and mechanical remontage for 9 days. After the malolactic fermentation all the wines were racked into French oak barriques where they stayed for 18 months.
Serving Hints
Serve between 60.8° F to 64.4° F ideally with meats or game.
Producer: Quinta do Vallado
Region: Douro (DOC)
Country: Portugal
Wine Composition: More than 15 varieties from vines between 60 - 100 years old (with a prominence of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/dm3
Residual Sugar: 0.6 g/dm3
pH: 3.74
Press Highlights
2020: 93 Pts - Wine Advocate, July 20222019: 94 Pts - Wine Advocate, Mar 2022
2019: 94 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2022
2019: 91 Pts - Wine Spectator, Nov 2022
2018: 92 Pts - Wine Advocate, Sept 2021
2017: 95 Pts - Wine Advocate, Aug 2019
2017: 95 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Feb 2021
2017: 94 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2020
2016: 93 Pts - Wine Advocate, Sept 2021
2016: 94 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
2016: 93 Pts - Wine Spectator, Oct 2019
2015: 94 Pts 'Cellar Selection' - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2018
2015: 93 Pts - Wine Advocate, June 2015
2015: 90 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Aug 2017
