A satisfying splurge from the Douro region in Portugal, we review the Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir.
35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Cao and 15% Tinta Roriz from Cima Corgo, Douro, Portugal. The wine was aged in a combination of French oak barrels (77%) and cement tanks (23%) for 9 months. 5,000 cases were produced.
We love a good Portuguese red blend! And while there are a lot of reasonably priced examples available, today we’re checking one out that’s priced a bit higher. Let’s see if this is Saturday Splurge worthy.
Sample submitted for review. The 2023 Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir has an SRP of $36 and can be found for as low as $32. (Saturday Splurge)
From the winery:
2023 Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir
This wine surprises us with its purity and sophistication. It results from a perfect combination of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo’s main grape varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão – a beautiful composition that reflects the simplicity and transparency of our terroir. The wine’s intense colour stimulates individual memories and transports us to the immense vineyard and rugged landscape of the Douro wine terraces. A broad journey of flavours is manifested through the density and strength of the pleasant and seductive aromas, with a more sophisticated side provided by the use of good French oak barrels in harmony with the breadth and vibrant freshness that aging in cement provides. At the time of tasting, it closes with a muscular structure and a juicy texture that intertwined with the body of the wine, providing for a tense, long and deep finish.
2023 Harvest: From the 23rd of August to the September 25th
2023 was a particularly challenging but generous wine year, both in terms of the quality of the grapes and yield per hectare. Although there was heavy rainfall and high temperatures during the year, these weather conditions occurred in the right months: rain during the winter and spring, and high temperatures in the summer months.The induction and floral differentiation, reflected in the formation of the bunches of grapes, occurred in perfect conditions. It was therefore possible to take the entire production of grapes into the winery with the desired level of quality.
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In August, the cool nights and mild daytime temperatures assisted the ripening process. The freshness of the 2023 vintage produced red wines that are elegant, vibrant, and fresh, full of fruit and character.
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca (35%), Touriga Nacional (35%), Tinta Roriz (15%) and Tinto Cão (15%)
Soils: Schist
Zones: Cima Corgo
Production method: Integrated
Harvest: By hand
Average Yield: 3500 Kg/ha
Additional winemaking notes
100% destemmed
Ageing: 77% in French oak barrels for 9 months and 23% in cement tanks
Bottling: June 2024
Production: 60.000 bottles14% Alcohol
The 2023 Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir begins with a pleasing aroma of black cherry and blackberry plus a touch of a nutty note and a little leather and licorice. It’s a great start.
The wine tastes smooth and juicy with similar flavors to the nose. It also features good depth and balance. This is quite satisfying.
It ends dry, very long and juicy and it was just as good on day 2.
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