Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto is a wine that truly reflects the estate’s character, crafted from several vineyard plots situated at varying altitudes and exposures across the property.
This red embodies both the classic style of Quinta das Carvalhas and the Douro region itself. The vineyards at higher altitudes lend the wine its freshness and elegance, while those at lower elevations provide structure and power.
Quinta das Carvalhas Red is typically a red wine with a beautiful ruby colour and a very fresh aromatic profile, highlighting aromas of forest fruits and ripe citrus, combined with subtle earthy nuances and wild herbs, creating a very intense and complex character. On the palate, it showcases its Douro structure, with a full-bodied flavour that reflects the nose, complemented by round, juicy tannins. It finishes long, fresh, and persistent.
The grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in 20kg boxes. After undergoing a meticulous manual selection, the
bunches are destemmed, and the grapes are gently crushed before being transferred to the fermentation tank. Alcoholic fermentation then takes place in stainless steel vats at 24–26ºC.
The wine is aged in used French oak barrels and large oak vats for a period of 12 months before bottling.
Plot: Multiple plate
Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz entre outras castas tipicas durienses
Planting Year: 1987, 2014
Altitude: 200m-350m
Exposure: north-south
