Reserva Tinto Douro 2021
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Portugal / Douro Valley Porto
Quinta do Portal, a family-owned Portuguese estate and pioneering “Boutique Winery,” has been producing award-winning Douro wines under the guidance of Paulo Coutinho and Pascal Chatonnet since the 1990s. In March 2024, its acquisition by The Fladgate Partnership reinforced a commitment to tradition, quality, and future growth.
Harvest Note
A wet winter and sporadic spring storms gave way to a mild, dry summer with cool nights, creating varied but ultimately favorable ripening conditions. Early picking preserved freshness, while a brief harvest pause after September rain helped the reds—especially higher-altitude parcels—reach impressive quality.
Tasting Note
Concentrated ruby color with aromas of ripe black fruit and some floral notes in perfect harmony with some toast from the oak. Expressive on the palate, it has lovely acidity and a pleasant fruity and toasty aftertaste. The final is long and complex, and it will develop further with more time in bottle.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Touriga Nacional (45%), Tinta Roriz (40%), Touriga Franca (15%)
APPELLATION: Duoro DOC
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 4.9 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 9 months in new and used French oak barrels
RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0,9 (g/dm3)
Unique Selling Points
- Winery designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, a Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect
- Winery won the "Best of Wine Tourism 2011" prize for Architecture and Landscapes
- Wine Enthusiast named Douro Valley 2025’s International Wine Region of the Year
