Maria Izabel M. I. DOC Red
The harvested grapes rested for 24 hours in a refrigerated container at 8º C in order to protect the integrity of the bunches. Following selection on a mat of choice, 30% destemmed and 70% whole bunches were introduced into the vat, allowing the extraction of color and aroma compounds more smoothly during 3 weeks of alcoholic fermentation entirely in stainless steel vats, having completed the malolactic fermentation. in stainless steel. After aging 50% of used 4-year-old barrels of 400 L and 225 L of French oak, where it remained for 12 months. Wine with a deep ruby-violet color, aromas of rockrose surrounded by notes of forest fruits in a typical Douro setting. In the mouth seductive with some rusticity conferred by the stems of the grapes, combined with a more intense minerality resulting in a modern, long, fine and vibrant profile. Contains sulfites.
Quinta Maria Izabel Red
The harvested grapes were selected from the vineyard and then introduced into the vats with 40% destemmed and 60% whole bunches, allowing the extraction of color and aroma compounds more smoothly during 2 weeks of alcoholic fermentation entirely in stainless steel vats, having completed the malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. After aging 50% in used 3-year barrels of 400 L and 225L of French oak, and 50% in second-year barrels; where he stayed for 9 months. Filling and aging for 20 months in bottle. Wine with a ruby-garnet color, aromas of rockrose, red fruits with evolution to balsamic notes, light aroma of cedar, highlighting a spicy character. In the mouth velvety, long, fresh and careful. Classic cut wine. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel Vinhas Velhas Red
The harvested grapes were selected from the vineyard and then introduced into the vats with 40% destemmed and 60% whole bunches, allowing the extraction of color and aroma compounds more smoothly during 2 weeks of alcoholic fermentation entirely in stainless steel vats, having completed the malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. After 12 months in a French Oak Balseiro preceded by a stage of more than 40 years of Cognac. Deep ruby colored wine, intense aroma, fresh super complex, somewhat closed, notes of red fruit, light jam, fine spice. Incredible cut in the mouth, polished, salty, vibrant. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel Sublime Red
The harvested grapes rested for 24 hours in a refrigerated container at 8º C in order to protect the integrity of the bunches. Followed by selection on a mat of choice, 30% with destemmed and 70% whole bunch were introduced into the vat, allowing the extraction of color compounds and aromas more smoothly during 3 days of alcoholic fermentation totally in stainless steel vats, being bled from each vat. a small volume of must completing both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels. Wine with an open ruby color, primary aromas of rockrose involved by notes of forest fruits in a set of fine cut, light fresh spice. In the mouth seductive with freshness, elegance, light salty, long – Burgundy Inspired Wine. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel Red
The harvested grapes rested for 24 hours in a refrigerated container at 8º C in order to protect the integrity of the bunches. Followed by selection on a mat of choice, 30% were introduced into the vat with crushing and 70% in whole bunches, which allowed the extraction of color and aroma compounds more smoothly during 3 weeks of alcoholic fermentation totally in stainless steel vats, having completed the malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. It was then aged for 75% in used 4-year-old barrels of 400L and 225L of French oak, where it remained for 12 months, with the remaining part of the batch aged in stainless steel vats. of wild fruits, in a typical Douro region with a fine cut, slightly spicy and fresh. In the mouth it is seductive, with rusticity conferred by the stems of the grapes, combined with a good minerality. Long, thin and vibrant profile. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel M. I. DOC White
The grapes were harvested, after a rigorous selection in the vineyard and in the cellar. Subsequently pressed with the whole bunch, at low pressure. The must fermented and aged in stainless steel vats for 4 months. With a defined citrus color, it has a young aroma. Good mineral character, which gives it freshness, together with citrus and tropical notes. Vibrant in the mouth, voluminous, with a natural acidity that makes it a fresh and appealing wine. Medium and fruity finish. Contains sulfites.
Quinta Maria Izabel White
The grapes were harvested, after a rigorous selection in the vineyard and in the cellar, the grapes were pressed with the whole bunch, under low pressure. The must fermented 80% in used 500L French oak barrels (must from old vines) and 20% in stainless steel vats (must from new vines), remaining for 8 months. Of greenish citrine color, it presents a fresh aroma denoting complexity. It has an intense mineral character, which gives it freshness, together with notes of orchard fruit – white plum, citrus – lime zest, light aroma of smoke and spices. Frank in the mouth is mineral, enveloping with acidity tempered by the light greasiness provided by the partial malolactic produced in barrels. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel Vinhas Velhas White
The grapes from several very old vineyards in the Alto Douro Vinhateiro (Mêda) were pressed in whole bunches, in order to extract the freshest and most vibrant must possible. Keeping the origin of each vineyard, the musts followed the alcoholic fermentation in new 500L French oak barrels. Fermentation process from indigenous yeasts, brings more complexity and character to wines. Long maturation on total lees (12 months). Malolactic partials make up the Burgundian-inspired route. Concise, elegant, frank, expressive. Fresh citrus notes with great notoriety, lime, grapefruit, flower, white fruit, irreproachable trace of pure minerality. Wide mouth, serious, exuberant acidity, salty, long trace. Contains sulfites.
Maria Izabel White
The maturation phase occurred later, due to lack of water in the soil and heat. The harvested grapes rested for 24 hours in a refrigerated container at 8º C in order to protect the integrity of the bunches. After rigorous selection in the cellar, the grapes were pressed with the entire bunch, at low pressure. Part of the batch was fermented and aged in stainless steel vats for 8 months, and the rest in French oak barrels. Pale yellow in color, it has a fresh and complex aroma. Mineral character, which gives it freshness, together with citrus and floral notes, with a slight aroma of smoke. Frank in the mouth is mineral, enveloping with acidity tempered by the light greasiness provided by the partial malolactic produced in barrels. Contains sulfites.
