Reserva, Quinta do Vallado

Reserva, Quinta do Vallado - 2020

Item # 20493 750mL

The Quinta do Vallado is a 38 hectare estate that dates back to the early 18th Century. 26 of the estates 38 hectares are planted to 60 year old vines, which could account for the intensity and quality of the wines. Rich black fruit and new oak make this bottling reminiscent of a modern Bordeaux.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2020
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro
Producer
Quinta do Vallado
Grape Variety
Sagrantino
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Glossary

Sagrantino

One of Italy’s least-known noble grapes. Winemakers from the region of Umbria have worked to ensure that Sagrantino continues to be cultivated. The grape is made into the eponymous Sagrantino di Montefalco, as well as being a component of Rosso di Montefalco (the Rosso is mostly made up of Sangiovese, with Sagrantino adding depth and character). Sagrantino has the power and structure of the biggest wines in Italy, yet still shows opulent fruit redolent of mixed wild berries.

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...

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