Porto dos Santos NV Ruby Reserve Port, Douro DOC

Item Number: 20802

UPC: 5-600627491837

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Sub Region: Douro
Appellation/AVA: Douro DOC
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Red Blend
Type: Wine - Sherry, Madeira & Port
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 19.5

This Ruby Reserve Port comes from a blend of high-quality Ruby Ports, from various years, blended to showcase the house style.

Terroir Notes: A field blend of red grape varieties planted on schist soils between 650 - 1970 ft (200 - 600m) above sea level from various plots in the Douro region. The soil in which the Douro Valley vines are planted is made up of schist, a slate-like metamorphic rock. Rich in nutrients, it also has useful water retention properties. The soils of the Douro share the essential property of many great vineyard soils, the ability to allow the vines to thrive while restricting their access to water and consequently their yields. Combined with the small thick skinned berries of the traditional Port grape varieties, the dry conditions produce wines of great richness and depth.

Winemaking Notes: Spontaneous fermentation with natural indigenous yeasts. This port is aged in 650L chestnut vats or pipas. Unfiltered. The average age of the wine is 6 years.

Tasting Notes: This wine displays a vibrant ruby color. It boasts inviting aromas of red fruits, including raspberry and strawberry, complemented by hints of dark chocolate. On the palate, it exudes elegance and balance, with a medium sweetness and excellent acidity. Fruity notes of plum, cherry, and raspberry intertwine with mature nuances of fig and chocolate. With a good structure and firm tannins, it holds promising aging potential.

Pairing Suggestions: An ideal wine to experiment and discover. It goes perfectly with ice cream and chocolate, all kinds of sweets, desserts and can even originate some unique cocktails.