Quinta De Ventozelo Tinto

Description

Quinta de Ventozelo At the Quinta de Ventozelo, each grape variety tells a story. The Touriga Nacional, in this case, speaks for itself – it is probably the most famous Portuguese variety, and Ventozelo offers it a place where it can express itself fully. It has body and depth, but it is the enormous aromatic richness that defines the wine’s striking experience. Vinification: extreme Touriga Nacional vines, trained on a double cordon and pruned on stanchions. The hand‑harvest took place in September. Grapes were received in the cellar via a special line, fully destemmed and hand‑selected clusters, then “baga‑by‑baga” sorted by an optical selection machine. Fermentation occurred in a tank, with pre‑fermentation maceration and temperature control. Stage: 12 months in French oak barrels. Vineyard year: 2024 was a hot, dry year, marked by reduced rainfall during most of the vegetative cycle and high temperatures in May, July and August. These conditions limited disease development (powdery mildew and botrytis), resulting in excellent plant health. The continued drought and very high temperatures during ripening led to early harvests, which slowed with a drop in temperature and some rainfall at the beginning of September – factors that benefited quality, albeit with lower yield. Musts were obtained with balanced sugar, total acidity and phenolic compounds typical of high‑quality wines. Pairing: It provides a pleasant and complete experience on its own, and pairs perfectly with grilled meats or traditional oven dishes. Analyses: Total acidity: 4.8 g l⁻¹ (tartaric acid) pH: 3.69 Total sugars: <0.6 g l⁻¹