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%) ...

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%) ...

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%) ...

Deep, violet-red hues hint at a classic, Mendoza Malbec. Delicate aromas of fresh black currant, wild blackberry & notes of soft vanilla blend with a subtle toasted-oak finish. The palate displays characteristics of the excellent 2011 vintage: juicy, elegant fruit, soft tannins & a balanced structure. ...

Deep, violet-red hues hint at a classic, Mendoza Malbec. Delicate aromas of fresh black currant, wild blackberry & notes of soft vanilla blend with a subtle toasted-oak finish. The palate displays characteristics of the excellent 2011 vintage: juicy, elegant fruit, soft tannins & a balanced structure. ...

This luminous cherry coloured Malbec with pink hues offers a delicate bouquet of redcurrant, minty blackberry leaves & tenuous smoky notes. Aromas of passion fruit, accompanied by gentle white pepper follow. The palate is light bodied, silky with very delicate tannins, along with mango & plum notes. On the finish, sweet spices & dried herbs linger with a natural acidity. ...