{"product_id":"doc-grande-reserva-savedra-2021","title":"Douro DOC Grande Reserva Savedra 2021 (NEW)","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear -\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021; this barrel-selected wine from Quinta do Tedo's Savedra parcel is produced only in superb years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes - \u003c\/strong\u003ea field blend from our estate's oldest (60+ years) Savedra parcel vines, composed of more than 24 grape varietals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eschist soil, Mediterranean climate (low yearly rainfall and dry, hot summers), grade A classified vineyards at a slightly higher elevation than those we harvest our Port wine grapes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehand-picked, estate-grown grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and put into stainless steel tanks, where they undergo pre-fermentation maceration for 3 days, followed by temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation for 7 days, and a final 5 days of post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks (40%), and new and used, 225 liter (60 gallon), French oak barrels (60%), followed by aging for 24 months in new, 225 liter (60 gallon), French oak barrels before blending and bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Production -\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 bottles *\u003cem\u003eUnlike our Douro DOC, made every year, and Reserva, made only in great years, we make the Grande Reserva only in the best years!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol - \u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003eTasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee -\u003c\/strong\u003e deep ruby with purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmell -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecomplex dark fruit with orange peel, dry tobacco, elegant French oak, and black pepper spice and a savory tinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSip -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efull-bodied with robust structure and age-worthy tannins, flavors of blackberry and French oak in youth and more savory underbrush and smooth spice with age; long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy -\u003c\/strong\u003e now or in 10+ years\u003cspan\u003e, decanted for an hour before serving at room temperature (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17°C\/63°F) with s\u003c\/span\u003elow-cooked, red meat-based stews, reduced sauces, slow-roasted meat and game, and\/or dry, aged cheeses - this \u003cspan\u003efull-bodied and concentrated wine sings the Douro Valley version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôtes du Rhône.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Tedo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33460449902636,"sku":"QGRT210750C01ST","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/2397\/9308\/products\/D.O.CGrandeReservaSavedra2016Shopify2.jpg?v=1586876165","url":"https:\/\/quintadotedostore.com\/en-us\/products\/doc-grande-reserva-savedra-2021","provider":"Quinta do Tedo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}