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Quinta dos Murças VV47

Quinta dos Murças

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Red wine

about the wine

Quinta dos Murças VV47 results from the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro, in 1947 (VV47), facing southeast. The highest expression of the terroir, characterized by elegance, balance and complexity.

This was an unusually hot and dry year. The long absence of rain and extremely high temperatures during the spring accelerated the grapes’ evolution and ripening. The harvest took place on September 20th.
Production Method: Integrated production (SATIVA certified)
Soil Type: Schist
Average Vineyard Age: Planted in 1947
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Rufete
Hand-picked grapes, destemming, crushing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and temperature control (25ºC – 28ºC) in granite ‘lagares’, foot treading and pressing in an old-style vertical press.
Aged in used French oak casks for 18 months.
Winemakers: José Luís Moreira da Silva and David Baverstock.
Color: Deep and intense, with violets hues.
Aroma: Very complex, intense and lively showing mature red fruits, balsamic notes from old vines.
Palate: Great balance and elegance, with fine mature tannins and balancing acidity. Long and persistent finish, with potential for great longevity in the bottle.
Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l
Bottling: May 26 2020
Alcohol/Volume: 13 %
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
PH: 3.64
Reducing Sugar: 0.6 g/l

Quinta dos Murças VV47

Quinta dos Murças

Red wine

about the wine