It is more complex on the nose than the Ruby, showing youthful fruit with a raspberry character. On the palate It is medium sweet with a well-balanced fruit and richness.
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Winemaking: Made 100% with grapes from vines classified A” quality from Quinta da Romaneira, located in the heart of the Douro Valley. The grapes were trodden by foot and vinified in stainless steel lagares” with temperature control between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. Ageing in large wooden barrels (Tonéis” and Balseiros”) of old oak. This is a carefully selected blend of elegant wines aged in barrel for five years. Its lightness and elegance come from having less color extraction due to shorter skin/juice contact at fermentation.
Tasting Notes: It is more complex on the nose than the Ruby, showing youthful fruit with a raspberry character. On the palate It is medium sweet with a well-balanced fruit and richness.
Store and Serve Advices: Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Food Pairing: Drink it slightly chilled as an aperitif or at room temperature with a dessert.
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