Located near Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro, Quinta da Boavista has a spectacular view over the river. It is one of the most iconic estates in the demarcated region known not only for its historical connection to the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 36 hectares of high-quality vineyards.
Quinta da Boavista Vinha do Oratório is a wine whose grapes come from a single plot, which received the name of Oratório due to its impressive undulating terraces almost 8 meters high.
Vinification
At Quinta da Boavista, to ensure the preservation of the characteristics of the grape variety and total control of the production process, we use manual harvesting and manual choice of bunches, followed by destemming and gentle crushing of the berries.
As fermentation tanks, the traditional granite lagares were used with foot treading, later the wine aged in French oak barrels for at least 18 months. All wines are sealed with natural cork. Not being filtered or stabilised by cold, they can give rise to a precipitate with age.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color. On the nose, the notes of forest fruit dominate, with splashes of bergamot and soft menthols that give it an intoxicating freshness. The mouth is concordant in everything: silky tannins wander through the rich presence of fruit and the spicy touches of the barrel, which rejoice in an impeccable acidity. A wine of multiple complexities, which unfolds in heteronymous assortments throughout the tasting.
Endnotes
Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Producer: Kopke Group
Winemaker: Ricardo Macedo and Jean-Claude Berrouet
Grape Varieties: Old vines over 90 years
old Pairing: Red meat, game meat, cheese
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