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Lupucinus Red 1,5L 2019
24,90 €
Presents fresh attack, evolving in great harmony to a compact volume, composed of mature and firm tannins. A good feeling of aromatic freshness. with notes of complexity reminiscent of wild fruits of the Douro, esteva (a typical plant in this region with a sweety, earthy, and woody aroma) and cocoa, providing a pleasant end and excellent persistence.
| Producer | Producer: Quinta de Lubazim Oenology: Manuel Carvalho |
| Region | Douro DOC |
| Grapes | Tinta Amarela, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão and mixed varieties from Old Vines |
| Winemaking | The grapes were harvested by hand, into 25 kg boxes at their ideal ripening point, with the intention that they present a vigorous ripeness, leading to higher aromatic and polyphenolic concentrations. After gentle crushing and total destemming, the grapes are fermented in vats, with the intention that the quality constituents present in the skins of the well-ripened grapes would pass smoothly into the wine. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel tank. |
| Capacity | 1500 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 14,5% |
| Temperature | 15ºC - 17ºC |
| Harmonizations | Grilled or roasted meat dishes and cheeses. |
D. João I graced João Gomes with the lands of Lubazim, in the upper Douro, for his deeds at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385; One of his daughters came to marry with the grandson of the Meirinho-Mor de El-Rei, Gonçalo Vaz de Castro.
Quinta de Lubazim remained as belonging to the Castros until today, which means that remained in the same family for 23 generations.
The grapes that gave rise to these wines come from their vineyards, which has different solar exposure.
It is one of the oldest property of the Douro Superior located on the right bank of the Douro River, and in the depression between the mountain of "Serra da Lousa" and the summit of the "Bulfata" mountain at about 100 meters of altitude. It has an area of 90 hectares, 20 of which are occupied with new vineyards (between 5-15 years) and with older vineyards (over 40 years old).
The grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Alicante Bouchet, Syrah, Tinta Roriz and more than 42 other varieties registered in Port Wine Institute (IVDP).
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