Vallegre Tinto Reserva 2021
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ProducerVallegre
RegionDouro
GrapesTouriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
Ageing18 months in new French oak casks, unfiltered
Alcohol13.5%vol
| Producer | Vallegre |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional |
| Ageing | 18 months in new French oak casks, unfiltered |
| Alcohol | 13.5%vol |
| Serving | 16°C, may throw a deposit: decant Store lying down, cool, dry and away from light |
| Drinking window | Up to 8 years after the harvest |
Vallegre Tinto Reserva 2021: wild berries and vanilla, 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting note
A beautiful deep red. An intense, complex aroma of ripe wild berries, harmoniously woven with vanilla from the oak. The palate opens with fresh acidity and a beautiful tannic structure, harmonious and elegant, with blueberry, oak and dark fruit, and an intense, soft and long finish.
The story
The grapes are hand-picked and carried in small crates, with careful selection. After full destemming they ferment at a moderate temperature in stainless steel tanks, with daily pumping over and a long post-fermentation maceration. The wine ages for 18 months in new French oak casks and is neither filtered nor cold-stabilised.
Food pairing
Lovely with stews, game, red meat and highly spiced dishes.
The producer
Vallegre is based at Quinta da Vista Alegre, in the Cima Corgo, on the right bank of the Douro between the mouth of the Pinhão and Covas do Douro. The quinta’s vineyards have been making wine since the 19th century. The quinta belongs to the Cunha Barros family, and in 1998 the company took the name Vallegre, a blend of its two main quintas: Valle Longo and Vista Alegre.
At Quinta da Vista Alegre the grapes for Port are still foot-trodden in old stone lagares. Besides Port, Vallegre also makes unfortified Douro wines.
Critics & Awards
4/5 Vivino (76 ratings)
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