Duas Quintas Branco 2018

Producer Information

Ramos Pinto were the original pioneers of quality winemaking in the Douro, a legacy that lives on today and has been adopted throughout the region.

Duas Quintas gets its name from the two estates the fruit is grown for the wines – Quinta de Ervamoira and Quinta do Bons Ares. Ervamoira lies in a rocky area on the banks of the river Côa, where the weather is hot and dry. This adds density and body to the wines. It was the first Quinta in the Douro where, in contrast to tradition, individual vineyard blocks were planted with a single variety, selected for the grape’s most appropriate soil and climate. Bons Ares is a granite vineyard of higher elevation with cool growing conditions, adding freshness and vivacity.

Duas Quintas wines really showcase the best that the Douro has to offer, full-bodied, full of fresh fruit (mixed berries, plums) with excellent tannins that provide structure and a long finish.

Vineyards

Duas Quintas of the name refers to the two Ramos Pinto Douro vineyards where the grapes for this wine are grown. The hotter Quinta de Ervamoira produces ripe rich flavoured fruit while the high altitude Quinta dos Bons Ares adds freshness and balance.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and transported to the winemaking centre in small boxes, separated by variety and vineyard; the must is obtained by direct pressing after cold maceration. The clean must was fermented in stainless steel vats at low temperature (90%) and the rest in French and Austrian oak casks of varying capacities (10%). This wine was bottled March 2019.

Vintage Information

After a dry and very early year, the cold weather felt in the winter made the vines’ growing cycle return to normal. The hard rainfall in the spring and early summer, as well as the persistence of cool temperatures, both delayed the harvest and created a great challenge for our viticulture team and the Douro region in terms of works on the vines. August and September, the two crucial months for maturation of the grapes, were very dry and hot, and the desired condition for the harvest was reached. The profile of the Duas Quintas White 2018 is mature with good acidity.

Tasting Note

Pale with light gold-green reflections. Aromas of lemons, herbs and white flowers finishing with a slight spice. A dry palate with hints of ripe golden fruit and a lemon finish.

Food Pairing

Excellent when served as an aperitif or an accompaniment with smoked fish, dry-cured ham, mushroom risottos or roast chicken.

Serving Suggestion

Serve between 12º and 14º C. Store the bottle on its side in a cool, dry and dark place.

Douro Valley, Portugal
Rabigato 45%
Viosinho 35%
Arinto 20%

Cork
14%
5.6g/l
No
No

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