QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA Douro Red 2005 Quinta da Romaneira was bought in 2004 by Christian Seely, who is known for his extensive experience in running the renowned Quinta do Noval. Since arriving in the Douro in the 1990s, it has been his dream to own Quinta da Romaneira and restore the property to its former glory. The estate is situated in the Cima Corgo district, in the heart of the Douro Valley. The superb location, along 2km of the Douro River, provides ideal conditions for the production of high quality wines, both dry and fortified, from local varieties. All the vineyards for the reds are classified .A. Grade; aromatic white varieties are grown at high altitude for Romaneira.s delicious dry white wine. 81 hectares of vineyard have been replanted with the principal aim of producing dry wines, and a small range of ports. The vineyards are planted mainly with noble Douro varieties, and all 76 Ha of red grapes are planted on .A. grade Douro Schist terraces. Yields are typically very low, ranging from 20 . 25 hl/Ha. The vineyards are 20 years old. After pressing the must was fermented, with occasional pumpovers, in stainless steel vats with temperature control at 28ºC. The wine was then aged in 100% French oak and bottled at the end of July 2007. Rich, complex and spicy, this is an intense and powerful red with perfumes of red berries and spiced plums. On the palate it is structred and spicy, with good structure and wild berry fruit characters. Powerful but ripe, rounded tannins support the juicy fruit and long, spicy finish. "Firm and well-structured, this is filled with graphite, dark plum and dark chocolate notes. The intense finish offers espresso and Asian spice. This is a powerful yet graceful red from Portugal." 93 Points, Wine Spectator - Issue: Web Only - 2009 GOLD - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 Vintage 2005 Grape varieties 45% Touriga Franca 35% Touriga Nacional 15% Tinto Cão 5% Tinta Roriz Region Douro Winemaker Leonor Sequeira Closure Cork Alcohol (ABV) 13.5% Acidity 4.74g/l Residual Sugar 2g/l Wine pH 3.78 Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £39.97 (Including VAT at 20%)