Vinhos Borges
Meia Encosta Dão Reserva
2020
$15.20
About this winery
In 1884, the brothers António and Francisco Borges founded a company dedicated to banking, the sale of lottery tickets and tobacco. Then in 1891, they created the Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges, a company dedicated to the production and marketing of wine. In 1904, they bought the Quinta de Solaheira vineyard in the Douro river valley, laying the first foundations for what would define their true vocation. In 1991, the company added 46 hectares with the Quinta de Simaens vineyard, followed by...
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Product notes
On poor granite soils, protected from the Atlantic influence by the mountains, the vineyard produces grapes that have a relatively high natural acidity and finesse and complexity.
Production notes
Complete destemming, short pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation in vats for 6-8 days with fairly frequent pumping over. After alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation, aging is done in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels for 18 months.
Tasting notes
Ruby color. Aromas of ripe black and red fruits with floral notes. Supple and silky on the palate, slightly oaked yet sapid, it has beautiful structure and fine tannins. Will pair nicely with apple blood pudding, minced veal ravioli and black olives, Portuguese chicken.