Pacheca Superior Tinto 2022 Douro D.O.C.

Grape Varieties Touring Francesa 50%, Touriga Nacional 20%, Tinta Roriz 15%, Tinta Barroca 10% e Souzão 5%.
Harvest 2022
Alcohol by volume 13,5%
Appelation Douro DOC, Portugal

 

TASTING NOTES
Colour Dense ruby red.
Aroma Aroma of red and black fruit (plums, blackberries and cassis).
Mouth The palate is fresh and harmonious, with tannins that are present but well polished. Persistent and a long finish.

Food Pairing
Meat dishes from traditional Portuguese cuisine, poultry (duck) and game.

Vineyards
This wine comes from vineyards planted in Quinta da Pacheca, Lamego, with 50 to 60 years old and from Vila Nova de Foz Côa with 25 years old.

Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation following complete destemming and crushing, at a temperature of 25º C. Malolactic fermentation taking place simultaneously with alcoholic fermentation. Aging in oak barrels for one year.

Winemaker Maria de Serpa Pimentel

TECHNICAL SHEETS

• 2022
• 2021
• 2020

Contains sulfites.