Red Wine

Quinta D’Azinheira

Grand Reserve 2021, 75cl

Douro

Quinta D’Azinheira

Region: Douro – Baixo Corgo sub-region

Origin
Quinta D’Azinheira is located in the authentic village of Azinheira, in Santa Marta de Penaguião, nestled in an amphitheatre of extraordinary natural beauty on the left bank of the Corgo River. The wines are produced exclusively from estate-grown grapes, cultivated at altitudes between 300 and 400 metres.

Among the greatest legacies passed down through generations are the old vines, planted in highly stony schist soils and aged between 40 and 80 years. A living heritage that reflects the region’s authenticity.

Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes, harvested at peak ripeness, were hand-picked into 20 kg boxes and carefully transported to the winery. After meticulous manual selection, they were destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation took place in traditional stone lagares, with mechanical foot treading and pump-overs, under temperature control.
Aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels. Bottled in November 2023.

Technical Profile
Total acidity: 5.8 g/l | Volatile acidity: 0.90 g/l | pH: 3.85 | Residual sugars: 0.3 g/l | Dry extract: 47 g/l

Winemaker: Luís Leocádio

Food Pairing
Perfect with richly flavoured dishes from traditional Portuguese cuisine, such as game, roasts, grilled meats, cured sausages, and aged cheeses.

Awards

Highly Recommended – 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