Dona Matilde Vinha dos Calços Largos 2020 Red

Quinta Dona Matilde is among the oldest properties in the Douro region, part of the first demarcation decreed by the Marquis of Pombal in 1756.

Located on the north bank of the Douro River, in the Bagaúste dam area, not far from Régua, the farm has 28 hectares of vineyards, installed between 50 and 300 meters and with a large river front.

Always dedicated to the production of Port Wine, all Quinta Dona Matilde vineyards have letter A, the highest classification of vineyards for the production of Port Wine, it was part of the properties with authorization to produce “factory wines”, the best wines, those destined for export.

In addition to the vineyard, the property has a centenary olive grove, vegetable garden, orchard and even an area of land with natural vegetation, which includes the so-called mortories, totaling 93 hectares of intense biodiversity.

Grape Variety
100% Old Vines – field blend of 30 different traditional Douro grape varieties.

Vinification
Hand-picked grapes in 25 Kg containers; grape selection prior to crushing; fermentation in vats under controlled temperature.
Aging in vats for 18 months.

Analytical Parameters
Alcohol content (% vol.): 14
Total sugar (g/l): 0.72
Dry residue (g/l): 31
Total acidity (g/l): 5.1

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