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ADRIANO RAMOS PINTO

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Wines from Douro, Portugal

Quinta de Ervamoira 10-Year Tawny Non Vintage

Ramos-Pinto makes several single-quinta ports, capturing the special qualities of each vineyard in the wine. Quinta da Ervamoira is located on the Douro Superior, situated on the left bank of the Douro River where it meets the Côa River, and is the winery’s experimental vineyard. Here, 240 acres of vines are planted vertically, a departure from the traditional terraced rows stepping horizontally up the steep slopes rising from the river. Vertical planting allows closer spacing of vines, which results in less fruit per plant but more concentrated fruit flavors. Per-vine production is decreased while overall production by hectare goes up. Like most of the land along the Douro, the soil at Ervamoira is schistous and very poor.

Winemaker Notes

The wine is a rich tawny color and has a round generous nose with orange, apricot, and plum aromas rounded out by vanilla scents from old Port aging casks. The attack in the mouth is smooth and full-bodied with fruity flavors juxtaposed with rich oak that is well-balanced. This Tawny offers all the maturity of an aged wine while still displaying a youthful vigor.

Technical Information

Appellation:    Porto
Blend:    Touriga Nacional (30%); Tinta Roriz (30%); Tinta Barroca (25%), and Touriga Francesa (15%)
Aging:    Aged in wood for 10 years.
Wine Alcohol:    19.5%%
pH Level:    3.63
Residual Sugar:    3.5
Fermentation:    Macerated in the traditional way in concrete lagars, crushed with the feet to obtain maximum body and color.
Suggested Retail Price:    $41

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