O Produtor, tasting note published in April 23rd 2023
Pacheca Old Wines Reserve reveals good aromatic intensity, very complex with elegant notes of chocolate and black fruits, such as blueberry and blackberry. It is very balanced on the palate with well-integrated tannins and wood, and a long, persistent finish.
This wine is made from grapes from the oldest vineyards of Quinta da Pacheca, planted in the mid-1950s. At that time, the vines were randomly planted in the plots, and the grape varieties were naturally mixed as well. We still try to maintain this tradition in these old vines, as they result in wines with good complexity and aromatic structure.
VINIFICATION
After careful selection for their best condition, the grapes were harvested into 25 kg crates and sent to the wine production center, where they were fully destemmed. Fermentation occurred over 9 days in the traditional 7-ton granite stone tanks with foot treading and gentle pump-overs for cap leaching and extraction of phenolic and aromatic compounds. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine was transferred to second-year French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation occurred and aged for about 18 months.
BARREL AGING
18 months in new and second-year French oak barrels.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 101818
Quinta da Pacheca
Situated in the heart of the Douro, on a 36 hectare property filled with vineyards stretching down to the river, Pacheca The Wine House Hotel is an intense hotel with a soul that surprises by its history combined with its innovative and sophisticated style. The main building is a typical 18th century house that has been restored respecting its traditional architecture and original values. The common spaces and rooms now benefit from a modern and avant-garde image. There is a restaurant at your disposal where you can enjoy the landscape of the Douro and the food based on land products, selected and prepared with the creative and gourmet touch of Chef Sara Oliveira. This is a boutique hotel dedicated to gastronomic and oenological tourism, where well-being is constant and wine takes the leading role.
Address
Quinta da Pacheca, Sociedade Agrícola e Turística, Lda.
