Set of 6 Bottles Quinta S. José
2 Flor de S. José White
2 Quinta S. José Colheita Red
2 Quinta S. José Touriga Nacional
Flor de S. José White
Ratings and Awards
2013: Portugal Wine Trophy 2014: Gold Medal
Grape Variety:
45% Viosinho
35% Rabigato
20% Gouveio
Origin: Higher areas of the Douro, with an altitude between 450 and 500 meters, allowing a good temperature range. These conditions are
extremely important to mature slowly in order to preserve the flavors of the grapes variety, its freshness and acidity. Vinification: Grapes are harvested by variety and plots in boxes of 20Kg, and put in cold at 5/6°C. After fully stalked, they are crushed. The must was subtly
pressed and decanted until necessary limpidity. It fermented in a temperature between 14/16°C in vat during 3 weeks, in order to
enhance the primary flavors. The wine was submitted to coerce before bottling.
Tasting Notes:
With a citrus color, the wine shows up initially very discreet with very fresh notes, citrus, tropical mild later evolving for some minerals, more
discreet and elegant notes. In the mouth is fresh with balanced and present acidity. Fine and complex with a good character of fruit, excellent balance between alcohol, acidity and fruit, and a very thin and long finish.
Serving: Should be served chilled at a temperature of 10/12°C, and accompanying fish dishes and even pasta.
Conservation: Keep in a dry place with a fresh and constant temperature. The bottle should be stored horizontally.
Alcoholic Contents: 13,5% Vol. (20ºC)
Total Acidity: 5,60 g/dm3 (Ácido Tartárico)
Volatile Acidity Fixed: 0,20 g/dm3 (Ácido Acético)
PH 3,17
Winemaker: João Brito e Cunha
Quinta de S. José Red Douro DOC
Ratings and Awards
2012: Berliner Wein Trophy 2014: Silver Medal
2011: Wines of Portugal Challenge 2014: Silver Medal
2009: National Bottled Wines Challenge 2011: Silver Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 - Touriga Nacional Blends: Silver
2008: National Bottled Wines Challenge 2010: Silver Medal
Grape Variety:
40% Touriga Franca
55% Touriga Nacional
5% Tinta Roriz
Origin: The grapes used to make this wine came from the different parcels of grapes from Quinta de S. José, which is situated in Cima Corgo, next to the river, from 150 to 300m of altitude. North exposition and very schist soil.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested by castes and plots in boxes of 44 pounds and put in cold at 5/6ºC. After fully stalked and crushed, they fermented in lagares (sort of top open ferment tanks), in order to enhance the richness of the grapes and skins go gentle to the juice.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in used french oak barrels of 225 and 400 liters, during about 10 months.
Tasting Notes:
Very deep and purple colour. Very alive and quite distinct flavours, where fruity and floral nature predominates with spicy notes coming
from the wood, are well integrated and balanced with the wine. The palate shows balanced acidity, fruity nature, very good structure with
Great tannins. Good and long finish with a great balance.
Serving: Should be served chilled at a temperature of 14/16ºC.
Conservation: Keep in a dry place with a fresh and constant temperature. The bottle should be stored horizontally.
Alcoholic Contents: 13,5% Vol. (20ºC)
Total Acidity: 4,5 g/dm3 (Ácido Tartárico)
Volatile Acidity Fixed: 0,4 g/dm3 (Ácido Acético)
PH 3,66
Production: 14.700 bottles of 0,75L
Winemaker: João Brito e Cunha
Quinta de S. José Touriga Nacional Douro DOC
Ratings and Awards
2011: Portugal Wine Trophy 2014: Silver Medal
Wines of Portugal Challenge 2013: Silver Medal
Choose for 50 GREAT PORTUGUESE WINES USA 2013 – By Joshua Greene, Editor of Wine & Spirits
Mark Squires Best of 2013 on Wine Advocate – 90/100
Grape Variety: 100% Touriga Nacional
Origin: The grapes used to make this wine, came from the different parcels of grapes from Quinta de S. José which is situated in Cima Corgo, next to the river, from 100 to 250m of altitude. North exposition and very schist soil. North exposition and very schist soil.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested by castes and plots in boxes of 25 Kg at its optimal maturation. After fully stalked and crushed, they fermented in lagares (sort of top open ferment tanks), in order to enhance the richness of the grapes and skins go gentle to the juice. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in used french oak barrels of 300 liters, during about 12 months.
Tasting Notes:
Very deep and purple colour. Very complex and distinct flavours, where the typical fruity and floral nature of the variety predominates, and after spicy notes coming from the wood. The palate shows fruit, complexity, great balance and harmony with high level tannins which confers a long finish.
Serving: Should be served at a temperature of 14/16ºC.
Conservation: Keep in a dry place with a fresh and constant temperature. The bottle should be stored horizontally.
Alcoholic Contents:
14% Vol. (20ºC)
Total Acidity: 4,5 g/dm3 (Ácido Tartárico)
Volatile Acidity Fixed: 0,4 g/dm3 (Ácido Acético)
PH: 3,68
Production: 3.400 bottles of 0,75L
Winemaker: João Brito e Cunha
