2020 Quinta da Devesa Douro Tinto

Quinta da Devesa |Douro |Touriga Nacional
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca, and a delicious entry point into the renowned reds of Douro and Portugal.

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Description

The 2020 Quinta da Devesa Douro Tinto, a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca, is a delicious entry point into the renowned reds of Douro and Portugal.

Quinta da Devesa, a historic estate in the Douro region, was acquired by the Fortunato family in 1941. Situated at the junction of Baixo Corgo and Cima Corgo, the 30-hectare estate benefits from diverse sun exposures and optimal conditions for grape maturation. The grapes for thuis classic Portugese blend were hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel vats.

It has fruity aromas of crushed cassis, blackberries, and blueberries, with hints of flowers, black olives, liquorice, and cocoa. The palate is plush and well-balanced, featuring more juicy black fruits and subtle notes of oak, tobacco, and spices. Firm tannins and good acidity complete a very tidy little red blend.

A perfect match with grilled meats or a barbeque, and one of the better value Portugese reds we've seen in ages.

16.5 points - "It has an intense colour, ruby ​​closed. Aroma fresh, fruity, well structured and offers concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberries and small notes of blueberry, associated with small notes of flowers, black olives, liquorice, cocoa and notes of caramelization. In the mouth it is fruity, juicy and balanced. Good acidity and slightly soft and precise. Black grapefruit flavour, juicy blackberries and small notes of crushed cassis mixed with red fruit, blueberry and discreet notes of flowers, oak, tobacco and spices. The tannins are structured and firm." - Vinho Grandes Escolhas

Quinta da Devesa was included in the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region, created by Baron of Forrester in 1844. Acquired by the Fortunato family in 1941, the story of José Fortunato Júnior and his wife, Antónia Soares Fortunato, is of a life dedicated to Port. Since then it has been an independent family company, dedicated to the production of Douro wines and Port.

Located on the boundary of Baixo Corgo and Cima Corgo subregions, 10 kms from Peso da Régua in Northern Portugal, Quinta da Devesa vineyards and winery are located on a junction overlooking the rivers Douro and Corgo.

Comprising 30 hectares of vines planted between 50 – 500 masl, with north, south and western sun exposure the vines enjoy optimal hours of sunshine from the south facing slopes and freshness from the north. Different maturation times allow better vineyard management; an important point for the 100% Estate owned and produced Quinta da Devesa.


Winemaking:
Careful selection of the grapes with manual harvesting. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with maceration and programmed reassembly at a temperature of 25ºC between 6 and 8 days.

Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional,Tinta Roriz,Touriga Franca,Tinta Barroca

Tasting Notes:
It has an intense colour, ruby ​​closed. Aroma fresh, fruity, well structured and offers concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberries and small notes of blueberry, associated with small notes of flowers, black olives, liquorice, cocoa and notes of caramelization. In the mouth it is fruity, juicy and balanced. Good acidity and slightly soft and precise. Black grapefruit flavour, juicy blackberries and small notes of crushed cassis mixed with red fruit, blueberry and discreet notes of flowers, oak, tobacco and spices. The tannins are structured and firm.

Store and Serve Advices:
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.

Food Pairing:
This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Touriga Nacional
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Cork

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