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Quinta dos Roques Dao Tinto by Quinta dos Roques 2016
Quinta dos Roques Dao Tinto
by Quinta dos Roques 2016
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Producer : Quinta dos Roques
Region : Dão (Portugal), Portugal (Portugal)
Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750ml
Food Pairing : Hard Cheese, Red Meat
Tasting Notes
"The 2016 Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional (50%), Jaen (20%), Alfrocheiro (15%), Tinta Roriz (10%) and Tinto Cão for the rest, all aged for ten months in used French oak. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol. The 2016 vintage was what Luis called a real Dão year, less full-bodied than the 2015s and with more acidity. Well, acidity is sure not too low here. This has gorgeous aromatics and intensely flavorful fruit, but what makes this pop on the palate is the acidity that lifts and frames the fruit. It's not a big or fleshy wine, but the structure is excellent and the flavors are irresistible. The silky texture is sensual. The tannins are relatively ripe, so you can drink this now, but it is just a little tight. I'm not entirely sure this has enough flesh to develop much—concentration is not the strong point here—but the acidity will surely preserve it. This will still be fine in a decade. This is another very fine value from Roques this issue, in a very graceful style. There were 50,000 bottles produced."
90 points - Mark Squires, The Wine advocate, August 2019
Specs
| Bottles Per Case | 12 Pack |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Producer | Quinta dos Roques |
| Region | Dão (Portugal), Portugal (Portugal) |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Style | Warm and fruity |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Farming Method | Sustainable |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional |
| Food Pairing | Hard Cheese, Red Meat |
| Descriptors | Earthy, Floral, Fruity |
| Wine Type | Red |
| Wood Presence | Oaked |
| Body | Medium |
| Price of Case | $299.40 |
The Producer
Quinta dos Roques
Nestled in the quaint hamlet of Abrunhosa do Mato, between Mangualde and Nelas, Quinta dos Roques stands as a testament to the evolving essence of the new Dão wine culture. For over a century, the family has intertwined their daily lives with vines and wines, albeit initially for household use. However, a transformative chapter unfolded in the 1980s, marking a departure from the traditional hand-cultivation of vines and local cooperative grape deliveries.
This pivotal moment birthed a visionary project dedicated to crafting top-tier Dão wines. The focal point became the vines, strategically planted with the finest regional varieties on the granitic and occasionally schistous soils of the mild southern slopes. Once a consistent wine production rhythm was established, a modern adega emerged, seamlessly blending science and technology with traditional artistry.
Today, Quinta dos Roques boasts approximately 35 hectares of contemporary vines renowned for their grape quality. The majority, nearly 75%, is dedicated to red varieties like Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Roriz, while the remaining 25% comprises white varieties dominated by Encruzado. The annual production has steadily grown to 150,000 liters, with one-fourth being white wine and the remaining three-fourths red. Noteworthy are the varietal red wines introduced in 1996, featuring Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinto Cão, and Tinta Roriz, and the 1998 addition of the white varietal Encruzado, fermented in new French oak barrels, a testament to their commitment to excellence.
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