Vallado Douro Superior Tinto 2021
Portugal
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Description
In a nutshell:
This organic Douro red is rich and dark, full of bold fruit and spice, with a silky smoothness that gives it effortless charm.
The lowdown:
Douro Superior on the label means this is from the hotter, drier part of the Douro valley, heading east towards the Spanish border, where the wines tend to be richer, more structured, and more intense than those from further downriver. That's certainly the case here. Made mostly from Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, the fruit comes from Quinta do Orgal, Vallado's organic vineyard, and spends 16 months maturing in French oak barrels before bottling. Deep in colour and packed with intense aromas, it combines the florality of Touriga Nacional with hints of exotic fruit. There's plenty to sink your teeth into - wild red berries, a little spice, silky tannins, and an elegant finish. A fine example of what this part of the Douro has to offer made by one the most respected producers.
The Producer:
Established in 1716, Quinta do Vallado is one of the Douro Valley's oldest and most renowned estates. For most of its history, its grapes went into Ferreira Port, but when the Ferreira Port house was sold to Sogrape in 1987, Vallado's long-standing connection was severed. Still owned by the Ferreira family, the estate shifted focus in the 1990s, bottling its own wines and quickly becoming a major force in Douro still wines. While they continue to produce Port under the Vallado label, their reds and whites now take centre stage. A state-of-the-art winery, built in 2009, underscores their commitment to innovation and cements their place at the forefront of modern Douro winemaking.
When to drink:
Rich and structured, this is a great match for grilled lamb chops, roast beef, or slow-cooked pork shoulder. Smoky and spiced flavours work well too - think barbecued ribs or a paprika-rubbed roast lamb.
Organic
This organic Douro red is rich and dark, full of bold fruit and spice, with a silky smoothness that gives it effortless charm.
The lowdown:
Douro Superior on the label means this is from the hotter, drier part of the Douro valley, heading east towards the Spanish border, where the wines tend to be richer, more structured, and more intense than those from further downriver. That's certainly the case here. Made mostly from Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, the fruit comes from Quinta do Orgal, Vallado's organic vineyard, and spends 16 months maturing in French oak barrels before bottling. Deep in colour and packed with intense aromas, it combines the florality of Touriga Nacional with hints of exotic fruit. There's plenty to sink your teeth into - wild red berries, a little spice, silky tannins, and an elegant finish. A fine example of what this part of the Douro has to offer made by one the most respected producers.
The Producer:
Established in 1716, Quinta do Vallado is one of the Douro Valley's oldest and most renowned estates. For most of its history, its grapes went into Ferreira Port, but when the Ferreira Port house was sold to Sogrape in 1987, Vallado's long-standing connection was severed. Still owned by the Ferreira family, the estate shifted focus in the 1990s, bottling its own wines and quickly becoming a major force in Douro still wines. While they continue to produce Port under the Vallado label, their reds and whites now take centre stage. A state-of-the-art winery, built in 2009, underscores their commitment to innovation and cements their place at the forefront of modern Douro winemaking.
When to drink:
Rich and structured, this is a great match for grilled lamb chops, roast beef, or slow-cooked pork shoulder. Smoky and spiced flavours work well too - think barbecued ribs or a paprika-rubbed roast lamb.
Organic
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | Portugal |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Franca , Touriga Nacional , Sousao |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Organic |
| SKU | VA1B21RN |
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