VITICULTURAL INFO

The Douro is the oldest and one of the most important wine regions in the world. Located in Northeast Portugal, within the Douro River basin, surrounded by craggy mountains that give it very particular soil and climacteric characteristics, this region spreads over a total area of approximately 250 000 hectares and is divided into three sub-regions that differ greatly from each other not only as regards the weather but also for socio-economical reasons. Quinta do Portal properties are located in the Cima-Corgo subregion, an area that has been showing very good balance regarding its resistence to climate changes. The vineyards are spread by 5 estates - Quinta do Portal, Quinta do Confradeiro, Quinta dos Muros, Quinta da Abelheira and Quinta das Manuelas - in a total of 100 ha under vines. The different altitudes and solar exposures and the variety of grape varieties allow us to produce excellent grapes that produce a diversity of wines of great quality.

WINEMAKER NOTES

This wine is made from the classic Douro grape varieties. The best lots of Rubies are blended each year to make this fine Reserve Port. It’s a very smooth, polished and elegant after dinner Port It has wonderful depth of colour, a great red fruit fragrance, silky on the palate with a fantastic character. The excellent and complex finish is only possible in great Ports.

PAULO COUTINHO