Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2021 -STOCKTAKE- massenez clean wine is a joy

clean wine is a joy to drink and pairs beautifully with fish dishes or vegetable-based pasta dishes

combined with a significant portion (45%) of our exciting 2017 plantings of Hermitage clone 470

Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to experience the evolution of this exceptional wine

Never one to credit his own genius for the wines

the attack is bold

Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2021 -STOCKTAKE- massenez clean wine is a joyThis blend is dark red, with crimson highlights and an intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and esteva (a local Portuguese herb that has sweet, warm balsamic aromas with a hint of earthiness). The palate shows great structure and a full bodied elegance, with mature, round tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish.