Red Wine

Quinta D’Azinheira

Colheita 2022, 75cl

Douro

Quinta D’Azinheira

Region: Portugal, Douro – Baixo Corgo sub-region.

Production site: Azinheira village, Santa Marta de Penaguião, left bank of the Corgo River.

Altitude: Between 300 and 400 metres.

Vineyard: Schist soils with high stoniness | Vines aged between 5 and 25 years.

Vinification: Grapes were hand-picked at optimal ripeness and transported in 20 kg boxes, carefully selected, destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation took place in stone lagares with mechanical foot treading and pump-overs, under temperature control. The wine aged for 18 months in second and third-use French oak barrels. Bottled in August 2024.

Winemaking: Luís Leocádio.

Analytical parameters: Total acidity: 5.2 g/l | Volatile acidity: 0.60 g/l | pH: 3.82 | Residual sugars: 0.1 g/l | Total dry extract: 38 g/l.

Food pairing: Ideal with flavourful dishes from traditional Portuguese cuisine such as roasts, grilled meats, cured sausages and medium to long-aged cheeses.

Awards

Great Value – Revista de Vinhos (Portugal’s leading wine magazine)

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Quinta D´Azinheira

A house surrounded by 14 hectares of vineyards, with a winery, fruit trees, and a generous vegetable garden. The indoor dining room features a cozy kitchen with a traditional fireplace, where the crackling wood warms body and soul during the colder months. Outside, a sunny terrace invites guests to enjoy beautiful views of the vineyards. Visitors are welcome to admire the landscape, play with our dogs, and taste fruit picked directly from the trees.

Quinta D’Azinheira has a history tied to the Real Companhia Velha, formerly known as Geral das Vinhas do Alto Douro. In 1977, Mr. Acácio Morais Mesquita purchased the estate for his family. A man of the Douro and a visionary for his time, he loved having the house full of friends, sharing stories, and working the land. Today, his daughter Dora Mesquita continues the project, keeping alive the family tradition and spirit.

The first wine was produced in 1990, and since then, through hard work and dedication, we have won the favor of those who taste our wines. Together with the winemaker Luís Leocádio — whose wines were awarded “Best of the Year 2022” by Revista de Vinhos / Essência do Vinho — we aim to increase the recognition of this region so rich in history and flavor.

Address

Quinta Da Azinheira, Sn, Azinheira, Vila Real – Portugal