Quinta do Ataíde Vinha do Arco 2x + Azeite

Manual harvest and selection of grapes in the cellar. Fermentation was carried out with 30% of the whole bunch of grapes (without destemming) and little extraction, with the aim of preserving all its varietal character. Stage for 6 months in stainless steel vats. The open ruby color, very attractive, suggests the elegance in the tasting. Without any aging in barrels, it is faithful to the typical fruity aromas of the Pinot Noir variety, highlighting the ripe strawberries, guava and cherries, on a slightly vegetal background. In the mouth it is vibrant, enveloping and very elegant. Contains sulfites.

Manual harvest for 15 kg boxes. Crushing and total destemming with protection against oxidation. Clarification by gravity for 18 hours. Fermentation in new barrels at a temperature between 16 and 20 ° C followed by aging in a barrel for 12 months. After bottling, a long aging in bottle followed. Citrus yellow color and shiny appearance. Delicate aroma, evolved, very complex and with discreet notes of wood, where the unmistakable character of the Arinto variety is detected. In the mouth, it is surprising for its remarkable acidity, powerful structure, creamy texture and delicate retronasal aroma, which give it a long and attractive finish. Contains sulfites.

Crochet is a four-handed wine that faithfully translates the colossal and untamed spirit of the Douro. A wine made by two friends, Susana Esteban and Sandra Tavares da Silva, winemakers who share not only a relationship of deep friendship but a common passion for wine and a sensitivity and visions similar to what the Douro can and can offer. Two winemakers who joined efforts to produce this Douro wine that brings together the feeling and the common experience of many harvests together and separated. Manual fermentation in 15 kg boxes with strict selection at the entrance of the cellar. Vinification in stainless steel with post fermentation maceration. Stage of 18 months in French oak barrels 40% new and 60% second year. Red color retinta. Fruity but compact, almost monolithic, it alternates between the delicacy of the fruit and an intensely mineral profile surprising for the softness of the tannins, the aromatic depth and the vehemence of the structure. Tense and serious, it is a rigorous and well-educated red that presents itself fine and elegant. Contains Sulfites.

Manual harvesting. Harvest organized by parcels of vines to ensure harvest at the right time. Transport in small boxes to avoid crushing. Skin maceration. Soft pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Stage on fine lees until mid March. No use of enzymes and collages, when necessary, made with bentonite. Wines stabilized by cold. Light filtration. Bright citrus color. Aroma expressive, floral with notes of tropical fruits and good intensity. But with interesting complexity thanks to the signs of the granite minerality of the region. In the mouth it is dry. A well balanced acidity. Although fresh, this wine has notes of peach, apricot and has a certain creaminess. Long and elegant finish, it is a wine with a strong personality. Contains Sulfites.