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
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
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Press Highlights
2020 93Pts Wine Advocate Sell Sheet
2019 Multi Point Sell Sheet
2018 92Pts Wine Advocate Sell Sheet
2017 Multi Sell Sheet
2020 93Pts Wine Advocate Shelf Talker
2019 94Pts Wine Advocate Shelf Talker
Quinta do Vallado Presentation