Quinta Da Soalheira Tinto

Description

Quinta da Soalheira Its name, Soalheira, perfectly captures the heat we feel when, in the middle of summer, we travel its winding paths. After covering the 5.5 kilometres that separate it from the main road, we begin to understand the meaning of the expression "deep Douro." A narrow road with steep, winding bends opens onto a breathtaking landscape: vineyards framed by patches of rockrose, rosemary and strawberry trees that stretch up to 500 metres above sea level, down to the riverbed, which here follows a tortuous course. Winemaking and Ageing: The grapes are fully destemmed, followed by gentle crushing. A brief pre-fermentation maceration is carried out, followed by fermentation on the skins for about 6 to 8 days at a controlled temperature of 28 ºC, with frequent pump-overs. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is separated from the solids it fermented with. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in tank, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 9 to 12 months. Pairing: Excellent with fresh and aged meats, roasts, game dishes, as well as well-prepared fish dishes such as salt cod or octopus. It also pairs very well with cheeses and cured sausages. Allergen information: Contains sulphites. SKU: 101066