Enjoy this fruity and luscious Douro red and help save the smiling mirandese donkey, an endangered species which remains an integral part of the region, classified as an World Heritage site, and its history. So, while you sip this delicious wine, you help preserve an unique genetic, ecological and cultural heritage, knowing that part of the revenues from the sales of this wine will be donated to AEPGA, an association dedicated to the protection and promotion of asinine cattle, namely the native breed of the land of Miranda.
Origin: DOC Douro
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca.
Winemaking: After carefully selecting the grapes, the winemaking process took place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Ten percent of the blend was aged in used Port barrels. The wines are stabilized and filtered before bottling in Gaia. Another ten percent is aged in used Port barrels.
Tasting Notes: Clean and bright, ruby-colored wine. Aromas of ripe red fruits with hints of sweet spices. Light and elegant flavor, with good acidity and a medium body. Round, ripe tannins and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing: PReady to drink. Ideal for moments of joyful sharing of everyday life. Pairs well with red meats and strong cheeses. For this wine, we envision a delicious tomato pasta topped with Parmesan cheese.
Storage: It is recommended to store in a cool place, at a constant temperature (Ideal storage temperature 12ºC), away from light, and in a horizontal position.
Winemaker: Álvaro Van Zeller
It's not easy being a donkey nowadays... Although the animal has been essential for centuries in the agricultural sector, it is currently in extinction due to the desertification of the interior of the country, depending on external supports to avoid the worst.
Drink wine and save a donkey! After decades of neglect and misunderstanding, the fate of the donkey is threatened, depending on subsidies of the European Union to survive. As young people continue to leave rural areas and move to cities, the donkeys are being threatened also because the farmers who care for them are getting too old to continue doing so. The large and smiling Mirandese donkey has been considered a threatened species since 2003.
