ASSOBIO Red 2022
2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Wine Concept
Respecting the tradition of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, these wines are produced only from native varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they express the cooler side of the Douro.
Awards
Decanter
91 pts – Highly recommended | 2017
Wine Enthusiast
94 pts | 2011
Wine Spectator
TOP 100 Best Values | 2015
90 pts | 2014
Mundus Vini
Prata | 2014
Ouro | 2012
Agriculture
It was a year marked by a warmer and drier winter than usual, and a spring with large fluctuations in temperature and precipitation. The beginning of summer was marked by thunderstorms and intense hail that occurred at the end of June and a month of July that was cooler and more humid than usual. In August, temperatures increased, which ended up accelerating maturation. We started harvesting the grapes on August 29th, with balanced grapes.
SOIL GEOLOGY
Schist
AGE OF WINES
About 20 years old
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta RorizVinification / Maturation
Manual harvest, sorting table, destemming, crushing, pre-fermentation cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperatures (max. 25ºC), pneumatic pressing.
10% of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.
More Information
DOURO – ALTITUDE – FRESHNESS
At the edge of Quinta dos Murças’ boundaries, we find a valley formed by steep slopes. In this place, primarily north-facing and more protected from the sun, when the wind blows, we can hear it whistle.
Assobio comes from vineyards such as these, from plots boasting unique characteristics and planted at higher altitudes. The product of the region’s most traditional grape varieties, our fresh and versatile red, white and rosé Assobios are distinctly gastronomic wines.
Wine Makers
Lourenço Charters
Colour
Red, with violet hues.
Aroma
Intense and lively, dominated by red fruits.
Palate
Good concentration, where its freshness and elegance stand out.