Teixuga

The old vines at Quinta da Teixuga are 50 to 70 years old and grow on granite soils in the Dão. Touriga Nacional dominates the blend, complemented by other varieties from the old planting. The grapes are hand-picked into 15-kg crates, sorted on a sorting table and fermented after destemming in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine matures for around 24 months, partly in new and partly in used French barriques. It shows a deep, intense colour and complex aromas; on the palate it is lively, balanced and persistent, with an elegant structure. The available product description gives the vintage as 2017, but the wine information itself does not specify a vintage.