CV Curriculum Vitae Red 2019 - Douro
When we think of nature, we think of all the ways it dazzles our senses. Nature is alive, moving and reproductive. Nature changes and nature has its own ways. Our nature is to create wines that show the life and soul of a place and of a wine. Something ever evolving, that we do not control and don't intend to. We intend to see it live in a bottle. These wines will not only show the unique characteristics of a place, but they will live in a bottle, changing throughout time with a life of its own. The idea to bottle what nature has created is what makes wine making so exciting.
CV - Curriculum Vitae Douro Tinto comes from red grapes grown on our own over 90 years old vineyards in the Rio Torto with a North, East and Northwest facing. All grapes are foot trodden in granite "lagares" throughout the 8 to 12 days of fermentation at temperatures ranging from 22° to 26° Celsius. After the fermentation the wine is racked into new Allier Franch oak 225 litres barriques from various coopers where it goes through malolactic fermentation. Violet, dark red, purple, black currant, black cherries, plums, spicy, balanced, finesse, very long fruity finish.
REGION
Douro
GRAPE VARIETY
Crafted by Nature, CV Curriculum Vitae Douro red is produced from a single-vineyard. It is an 100 year old vineyard, planted with around 35 different grape varieties, including Rufete, Tinta Amarela, Donzelinho Tinto, Tinta Francisca, Sousão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional among others. Blend.
TERROIR
The region experiences a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters. The high temperatures in the summer are moderated by the river and the elevation of the vineyards, which can range from 80 to over 800 meters above sea level. This variation in altitude contributes to the complexity of the wines.
Soil: The soils in the Douro Valley are primarily schist, a type of metamorphic rock that is ideal for viticulture. Schist soils are poor in nutrients but have excellent drainage, forcing the vines to dig deep into the earth, which results in lower yields but more concentrated flavors in the grapes.
HARVEST
Hand picked
TASTING NOTES
Subtle black fruits come through, with notes of black cherries, blueberries and black currants
PAIRINGS
This wine is of world-class quality, perfect for pairing with a special meal. Save it for an occasion featuring a premium cut of meat, succulent duck, or flavorful roasted vegetables.
FORMAT
750ml
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