QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA `R` de Romaneira 2006 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 classic Douro varieties, and all 76 hectares of red grapes are planted on .A. grade Douro Schist terraces. Yields are typically very low, ranging from 20 . 25 hl/Ha. The steeply terraced vineyards are more than 15 years old. The grapes were pressed and then fermented, with occasional pump-overs, in stainless steel vats with temperature control at 25- 28ºC. The wine aged in 100% French oak until bottling. Deep red in colour with an open, attractive perfume of juicy red berry fruit. On the palate it is approachable and fresh, with good structure balanced by a lovely ripe, warm, rounded fruit character and flavours of red and black berry fruit. Ripe tannins and attractive spicy finish. Vintage 2006 Grape varieties 50% Touriga Franca 30% Touriga Nacional 10% Tinta Roriz 10% Tinto Cao Region Douro Winemaker Leonor Sequeira Closure Cork Alcohol (ABV) 13.5% Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £99.34 (Including VAT at 20%)