Conceito Tinto 2020

Grape varieties: Schistous soil from a very old vineyard at Quinta do Cabido, situated at an inhospitable bend formed by the Teja stream in the parish of Numão. There, a natural mass of schist forces the water to change course before it descends towards the Douro River, and the riverbank forms a perfect, south-facing natural amphitheatre.

Grape varieties: A blend of several different traditional varieties, including Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Amarela.

Winemaking: The grapes are hand-harvested into small crates and undergo partial destemming, followed by crushing and pumping into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures with gentle pump-overs, followed by a one-week post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs partly in tank and partly in barrel.

Aging: 20 months in used and new French oak barrels. Bottling in December 2024.

Tasting Notes: A Conceito classic, expressing very fresh, concentrated fruit. It has a dense body with great texture and ripe tannins, along with barrel notes and excellent acidity, giving it great versatility for food pairing.