Producer – Quinta Das Hidrangeas
Winemaker – Ricardo Guerra
Quinta das Hidrângeas has great tradition in wine production. The estate was owned in XIX century by D. Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, the legendary Ferreirinha, seems an odd of Portuguese wine, compelling and memorable when speaking of the Douro. The wines of Quinta Hidrângeas today are the result of work of the current owner, Henrique Tiago Pinto, who devoted 50 years of his life to perfecting what is now the new generation of Quinta das Hidrângeas, his daughters and grandson (Ricardo Guerra) are proud continue.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Climate: | Continental |
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| Soil: | Xistus rock, light acid and poor in nutrients |
| Grape Varieties: | Rabigato, Códega do Larinho e Loureiro |
| Production: | 5.000 bottles |
| Winemaking: | Destemming, pelicular maceration and fermentation half in french barrels and half in inox with control-led temperature between 14 and 16ºC. |
| Aging: | Battonage in barrels for 1 month, aged 1 months in the cellar before being labelled. |
| Bottling: | 2010 |
| Alchoolic Contain: | 12,5 % ALC. By VOL. |
TASTING NOTES
| Colour: | Bright Citrus Yellow |
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| Aroma: | Intense white flesh fruity aroma, citrus touch and interesting minerality. |
| Taste: | Good freshness in the mouth, well balanced and very persistent end. |
| Final Taste: | Intense, fresh and persistent. |
PRESS REVIEWS, AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
SUGESTIONS OF SERVICE AND ADVICES
| Temperature of Consumption: | Serve at 10ºC. |
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| Gastronomic Advices: | Great combination white meat, fish, seafood, salad and as an aperitif. |
| Cellar Advices: | Consume now or keep for 4 years in cellar coditions(low light and low humidity). |
LOGISTICS INFORMATION
| Bordeaux bottle EAN code | 5608462000023 |
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| Box of six bottles ITF code |
OTHER BRANDS OF PRODUCER:
- Quinta das Hidrangeas DOC Douro Red Wine Reserva 2007
- BONS ANOS DOC Douro Red Wine 2007
