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. ...

Close to golden in colour, the floral nose leads into white flowers, roses & orange peel. The palate is nicely structured for a dry muscat, with more herbs & a pleasant bitterness on the finish. Excellent acidity & freshness with a clean finish. Muscat A Petit Grains (100%) ...

A deep cherry colour with violet tints. The nose is intense with aromas of ripe red seasonal fruit (cherries, blackberries, blackcurrant), subtle hints of violets, rosemary & a touch of black pepper. This Bobal shows distinctive power, vibrant fruit, freshness with soft & ripe tannin. It is spicy & juicy with a well-rounded palate with a fascinating crunchy-fruit freshness. The finish is gently tannic combined excellent depth. Bobal (100%) ...

Intense & bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean & intense, lots of black fruits, candy & floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry & black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, & a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness. This is elegant, crisp with mineral undertones & notes of rosemary & cedar that emerge as the wine evolves not to mention the sweet but vibrant tannins that promise a bright future. ...

Bright ruby to dark violet in colour, it promises plenty of power. The nose is complex with powerful aromas of blackberry & blueberry with, rose, rosemary, violets & floral notes as well as a hint of spice. The palate is nicely concentrated & with fine tannins. The flavours of blueberry, plum & blackberry are big, with hints of bittersweet cocoa & a subtle stimulating flavour of mint & violet, dark cherry, blackberry, red plum, earth, espresso, tobacco, dark chocolate, black pepper, black tea, violet. Very complex. Malbec (100%) ...

Vivid Picota cherry red in colour, the nose is clean, with lots of mature red fruit, candy fruit, floral notes & a delicious balsamic end. Agile in the mouth with grippy & ripe tannins & pleasing fresh acidity. Garnacha (100%) ...