The Invincible Tinto 2021

The Invincible. Douro – Controlled Designation of Origin. A modern expression of this ancient land and our homage to these incredible vineyards. Harvested from very old, noble vineyards neighbouring our property in Casais do Douro.

Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Rufete.

Winemaking: Harvested from older, leased vineyards neighbouring our property in Casais do Douro, the grapes were chilled over-night before triage and destemming. After a warm fermentation using wild/indigenous yeasts the wine had a short post fermentation maceration and was racked to barrel shortly after pressing for MLF Malolactic Fermentation. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels of which 30% were new. After assemblage the wine was fined with VEGECOL, a plant based fining agent, and bottled with a coarse filtration.

Tasting notes: A complex nose that is spicy and aromatic, with an abundance of dark fruit flavours and a minerality from the schist soils of the region supported by generous oak aromatics. The palate is rich and full, with layers of texture, firm yet elegant tannins and a lengthy finish.

Winemakers: Marc Kent, Rita Marques.