Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents
Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents
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Data sheet
Region
Douro
Tasting Notes
Very concentrated, with balsamic oak notes, fig and black plum aromas, tobacco. Full bodied, firm, mature and silky tannins. Mineral notes and a very elegant, persistent and complex finish
Enjoy
Red meats, roast beef and grilled meats
Bottle Size
White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood
Country
Portugal
Type
Red Wine
Year
2018
Weight
1.5
Cast
Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca
Vinification
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 temperature and periodical remontage
Wine Maker
Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira
Ageing
After the malolactic fermentation all the wines were racked into French oak barriques where they stayed for 18 months. 60% new barrels and 40% used barrels
Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents