A lively, youthful ruby wine with fresh cherry aromas that develop into a rich cherry pie character in the mouth. Body comes from soft, supple tannins that match the concentrated fruit through to the characterful finish. ...

Made from grapes grown in the Symington family’s own Douro Valley vineyards (principally Cima Corgo & Douro Superior sub-regions). In all of these, environmental care is uppermost in the viticulturists’ minds & accordingly, they use integrated vineyard management, a code of sustainable agricultural practice which favours natural measures to control pests & other threats to the vines. Ideal for everyday, informal drinking at home with family or with friends, a great wine to relax & unwind with. Altano reflects its Douro origins perfectly: generous aromas of wildflowers (rockrose & lavender); full-bodied structure with fresh & assertive fruit (plums & black cherries); spicy, peppery tones, all seamlessly held together. A very food-friendly wine, Altano is a great companion for a wide selection of foods. Its full, assertive fruity style makes it particularly suited to accompany savoury Mediterranean dishes & barbecue grills. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca (the relative proportions of each vary from year to year). ...

Made from grapes grown in the Symington family’s own Douro Valley vineyards (principally Cima Corgo & Douro Superior sub-regions). In all of these, environmental care is uppermost in the viticulturists’ minds & accordingly, they use integrated vineyard management, a code of sustainable agricultural practice which favours natural measures to control pests & other threats to the vines. Ideal for everyday, informal drinking at home with family or with friends, a great wine to relax & unwind with. Altano reflects its Douro origins perfectly: generous aromas of wildflowers (rockrose & lavender); full-bodied structure with fresh & assertive fruit (plums & black cherries); spicy, peppery tones, all seamlessly held together. A very food-friendly wine, Altano is a great companion for a wide selection of foods. Its full, assertive fruity style makes it particularly suited to accompany savoury Mediterranean dishes & barbecue grills. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca (the relative proportions of each vary from year to year). ...

Made from grapes grown in the Symington family's own Douro Valley vineyards (principally Cima Corgo & Douro Superior sub-regions). In all of these, environmental care is uppermost in the viticulturists' minds & accordingly, they use integrated vineyard management, a code of sustainable agricultural practice which favours natural measures to control pests & other threats to the vines. Ideal for everyday, informal drinking at home with family or with friends, a great wine to relax & unwind with. Altano reflects its Douro origins perfectly: generous aromas of wildflowers (rockrose & lavender); full-bodied structure with fresh & assertive fruit (plums & black cherries); spicy, peppery tones, all seamlessly held together. A very food-friendly wine, Altano is a great companion for a wide selection of foods. Its full, assertive fruity style makes it particularly suited to accompany savoury Mediterranean dishes & barbecue grills. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca (the relative proportions of each vary from year to year). ...

Symington family properties in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro Valley where the vines are planted at higher altitudes (therefore cooler) & where the climate is more temperate. Some fruit is also drawn from the Douro Superior & from a small selection of growers in the Cima Corgo area. Wonderfully fresh summer & tropical fruits: peach, apricot & pineapple, which linger pleasurably on the palate. Very crisp & satisfying in the mouth with hints of green apples & lightly herbal nuances, finishing with an attractive citrus acidity
- vibrant & appealing. Ideal to accompany shellfish & other fresh seafood, as well as summer salads, or quite simply as a refreshing aperitif, served well chilled. Five months in stainless steel vats in order to preserve all the crisp, zesty freshness of the wine. Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato & Moscatel Galego (the relative proportions of each, vary from year to year).
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Altano Red has a fruity & floral aroma, with a dark-red hue. It is a well-balanced wine, with a medium body, sweet tannins, & a smooth harmonious finish. A mix of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca grapes. ...

Altano Red has a fruity & floral aroma, with a dark-red hue. It is a well-balanced wine, with a medium body, sweet tannins, & a smooth harmonious finish. A mix of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca grapes. ...

Quinta do Ataíde, the largest of the Symington family’s three Vilariça Valley vineyards in the Douro Superior with 82 hectares (203 acres) under vine. Approx. one quarter is planted with Touriga Nacional. The vineyard was planted in the late 1970s, early 1980s & the vines have now reached an ideal state of maturity. 100% Touriga Nacional. The most emblematic of Portugal’s grape varieties, it is particularly well suited to the hot & dry conditions of the Vilariça Valley. Touriga Nacional lends itself to producing single varietal wines, owing to its rich aromatic range, generous fruit, & the powerful tannins that underscore its longevity. Wonderfully aromatic; lovely perfume with some vanilla, violets & lavender. Rich & plummy on the palate, showing dark chocolate, hints of mocha & pepper, underscored by polished tannins. Ready to drink, ideally a year or so after bottling. Develops favourably in bottle for a number of years. An excellent match with red meats & game dishes, as well as a varied cheese platter. ...

Wonderfully aromatic. Lovely perfume with some vanilla, violets & lavender. Rich & plummy on the palate, showing dark chocolate, hints of mocha & pepper, underscored by polished tannins. Ready to drink, ideally a year or so after bottling. Develops favourably in bottle for a number of years. An excellent match with red meats & game dishes, as well as a varied cheese platter. Quinta do Ataide, the largest of the Symington family's three Vilarica Valley vineyards in the Douro Superior with 82 hectares (203 acres) under vine. Approx. one quarter is planted with Touriga Nacional. The vineyard was planted in the late 1970s, early 1980s & the vines have now reached an ideal state of maturity. 100% Touriga Nacional. The most emblematic of Portugal's grape varieties, it is particularly well suited to the hot & dry conditions of the Vilarica Valley. Touriga Nacional lends itself to producing single varietal wines, owing to its rich aromatic range, generous fruit, & the powerful tannins that underscore its longevity. ...

An intense golden colour, lemon zest & grapefruit greet the nose with elements of toasted bread, butter & nuts. The palate is greasy but balanced with fresh fruit, acidity & in perfect harmony with the well-integrated oak & alcohol. Chardonnay (50%), Petit Manseng (50%) ...