Quinta De Ventozelo Tinto

Description

Quinta de Ventozelo At Quinta de Ventozelo, every grape variety tells a story. The Syrah tells a tale of surprise. A variety that, not native to the Douro region, displayed an unexpected character in Ventozelo. To mature its structure and highlight the exuberant fruit it offered, we let it rest for a year in wooden barrels. The result is this memorable Syrah Oak Matured. Vine and Harvest: The Syrah vine is located in an extreme area, trained on a bilateral cordon, pruned in a talão system. Harvesting was done manually in September. The growing season was marked by a hot, dry climate with high temperatures, leading to early harvests but good phytosanitary conditions. The drought and heat during ripening, followed by milder temperatures and rainfall at the start of September, favored grape quality, with musts presenting sugar levels and phenolic compounds typical of high‑quality wines. Vinification: Carried out in vats, after a cold pre‑fermentative maceration. A 12‑month aging period in French oak barrels. Enology: José Manuel Sousa Soares. Pairs perfectly with cheeses, seasoned dishes, red meat, game. Technical data: Denomination: IGP Duriense. Total acidity: 5.1 g/L (tartaric acid) pH: 3.63 Total sugars: <0.6 g/L Allergen information: Contains sulfites.