Quinta da Formigosa
Quinta da Formigosa
The estate's core red wine. Aged in French oak barrels, it balances structure and elegance, combining depth with freshness. This wine represents the heart of our production and our vision for classic Douro red wines.
Region
Douro DOC
Ageing
French Oak
Character
Complex & Elegant
Tasting Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of tobacco. Beautifully structured tannins with a long, elegant finish marked by earthy mineral notes.
Food Pairing
Roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef, duck confit, and cheese.
Flavour Profile
Body
4/5
Tannin
4/5
Acidity
1/5
Sweetness
0/5
Finish Length
4/5
Technical Sheet
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Sousão, Field blend of old vines
Altitude
450–650 m
Soil
Schist
Vinification
Harvested and sorted by hand, cold pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours and temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with gentle remontage and pigeage. 20 days of Post-ferment maceration in stainless steel tank in contact with the skins
Ageing
Blend of wine aged for 16 months in new French oak (30%) and aged in stainless steel (70%)
Alcohol
13% vol.
Winemaker
Resident: Inês Quirino
Consultant: Frank Jugelmann
Press & Critics
92/100
James Suckling
US & International market
"This is dark-fruited with a spicy, walnuty character and hints of bark and wet stone. Medium- to full-bodied, a little tight and chewy with a dusty texture and a lingering, velvety finish. Touriga nacional, touriga franca, tinta francisca and sousao. Drink or hold."
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