White Wine

Quinta D’Azinheira

Grand Reserve 2022, 75cl

Douro

Quinta D’Azinheira

Region: Douro – Baixo Corgo sub-region

Production site: Quinta D’Azinheira is located in the authentic village of Azinheira (Santa Marta de Penaguião), in a stunning natural amphitheatre on the left bank of the Corgo River. Production is exclusively based on estate-grown grapes, cultivated at altitudes between 300 and 400 metres.

Vineyard: One of the estate’s most valuable legacies is its old vines, aged between 40 and 80 years. Planted on schist soils with high stoniness, they bring depth and character to the wine.

Harvest and winemaking: Grapes were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and transported in 20 kg boxes. After rigorous manual sorting, they were destemmed and gently crushed. Pressing was carried out in a vertical press. The must was cold-settled for 48 hours at 8 ºC in stainless steel. Alcoholic fermentation took place at 12 ºC for 30 days. The wine then aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels, with bâtonnage on fine lees. Bottled in November 2023.

Winemaker: Luís Leocádio

Analytical data: Total acidity: 5.9 g/l | Volatile acidity: 0.40 g/l | pH: 3.30 | Residual sugar: 0.9 g/l | Total dry extract: 20 g/l

Food pairing: Perfect with delicate seafood, fish dishes, and foie gras.

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