Passadouro
TOURIGA FRANCA
- 750 ml
Passadouro
TOURIGA FRANCA
Productfiche 2012
Productfiche 2013
TASTING NOTES
Slightly concentrated colour. Very floral and elegant aroma, dominated by notes of spices, some forest fruits with prominent cistus, combined with black fruits and a very subtle presence of wood. The palate is full, balanced, very silky, fresh and intense.
DENOMINATION
douro doc, sub-região cima corgo
vale do rio pinhão
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION
| Altitude: | 150 mts |
| Age: | 30 years |
| Soil: | Schist |
| Plantation System: | Terraces and Vertical vineyard |
| Yield: | 20 hl/ha |
| Varieties: | 100% Touriga Franca |
| Harvest: | Third week of September, handpicked using 20 kgs plastic cases. |
VINIFICATION
The hand picked grapes are rigorously selected before being trodden by foot over a period of 10 days in temperature controlled granite lagares. During the next 18 months, the malolactic fermentation and aging of the wine takes place in French oak barrels. Bottled in May 2014. The Touriga Franca is a grape that needs a long maturation, producing wines with a sound structure but very delicate aromas.
Ambachtelijk gemaakt voor mooie momenten, te drinken met verstand.
Passadouro
Touriga Nacional
- 750 ml
Passadouro
Touriga Nacional
Productfiche 2011
Productfiche 2012
Productfiche 2013
TASTING NOTES
Very deep in colour. Great expression with elegant notes of black fruit and violet flowers, well integrated with hints of oak. Very intense, fresh and balanced mouthfeel. Long finish. Wine to keep for 10 to 15 years.
DENOMINATION
douro doc, sub-região cima corgo
vale do rio pinhão
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION
| Altitude: | 150 mts |
| Age: | 30 years |
| Soil: | Schist |
| Plantation System: | Terraces and Vertical vineyard |
| Yield: | 15-20 hl/ha |
| Varieties: | 100% Touriga Nacional |
| Harvest: | First week of September, handpicked using 20 kgs plastic cases. |
VINIFICATION
The handpicked grapes are rigorously selected before being trodden by foot in temperature controlled granite lagares over a period of 10 days. During the next 17 months, the malolactic fermentation and aging of the wine takes place in French oak barrels.
Ambachtelijk gemaakt voor mooie momenten, te drinken met verstand.
Passadouro
Reserva
Productfiche 2011
Productfiche 2012
TASTING NOTES
This deep purple wine features fresh aromas of black fruit and spices. Rich yet balanced palate with firm tannins and great acidity. Impressive complexity and a long finish.
DENOMINATION
douro doc, sub-região cima corgo
vale do rio pinhão
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION
| Altitude: | 250 mts |
| Age: | 70 years |
| Soil: | Schist |
| Plantation System: | Terraces, Vertical vineyard and Traditional walls |
| Yield: | 15 hl/ha |
| Varieties: | Field Blend vineyard with the traditional Douro Varieties |
| Harvest: | First week of September 2011, handpicked using 20 kgs plastic cases. |
VINIFICATION
The grapes are handpicked and trodden by foot in temperature controlled granite lagares over a period of 10 days. During the next 18 months, the malolactic fermentation and aging of the wine takes place in French oak barrels.
Ambachtelijk gemaakt voor mooie momenten, te drinken met verstand.
Passa
Tinto
Productfiche 2012
Productfiche 2013
TASTING NOTES
Delicious juicy taste, ready to drink. The dark colour reflects its subtle concentration and the smooth tannins indicate a long lifespan. Wine of great value.
DENOMINATION
douro doc, sub-região cima corgo
vale do rio pinhão
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION
| Altitude: | 100 to 350 mts |
| Soil: | Schist |
| Plantation System: | Terraces and Vertical vineyard and Traditional walls |
| Yield: | 20 hl/ha |
| Varieties: | Touriga Franca 45%; Tinta Roriz 45%; Touriga Nacional 10% |
| Harvest: | Third week of September, handpicked using 20 kgs plastic cases. |
VINIFICATION
All grapes are handpicked. The fermentation takes place in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank, using the “pumping over” technique. One third of the Passa 2012 aged in French used barrels for 12 months, the other part in a stainless steel tank.
Ambachtelijk gemaakt voor mooie momenten, te drinken met verstand.
Passadouro
Tinto
Productfiche 2012
Productfiche 2013
TASTING NOTES
Wonderful perfume of plum and blackberry, with hints of fresh flowers. Remarkable balance between freshness and complexity. Great pleasant finish.
DENOMINATION
douro doc, sub-região cima corgo
vale do rio pinhão
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION
| Altitude: | 100 tot 350 mts |
| Soil: | Schist |
| Plantation System: | Terraces, Vertical vineyard and Traditional walls |
| Yield: | 20 hl/ha |
| Varieties: | Touriga Nacional 40%; Tinta Roriz 25%; Touriga Franca 25%, Field Blend Vineyard 10% |
| Harvest: | Second week of September 2012, handpicked using 20 kgs plastic cases. |
VINIFICATION
The fermentation of a part of the hand picked grapes takes place in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank, using the “pumping over” technique. The other part is trodden by foot in temperature controlled granite lagares over a period of 10 days. The wine ages during 16 months in French oak barrels.
Ambachtelijk gemaakt voor mooie momenten, te drinken met verstand.