Quinta da Devesa carries a secular history. In 1844, the well-known Baron Forrester, included this property in what was the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region. But the most important history of this property began last century, in 1941, when the Fortunato family acquired the Quinta, thus beginning a new phase of greater investment in wine production, with a special focus on Port Wines. Later there are also references to DOC Douro wines, which has strengthened its presence in the national and international wine market. Quinta da Devesa remains today an independent family company, oriented to the future, with presence in several international markets. The investment made in recent years has brought greater recognition by wine lovers and specialized critics. The result of all this is also visible through the huge palate of national and international awards achieved to date.

Winemaking

Touriga Nacional is the most noble grape variety of the Douro. Intense and concentrated, with a refined tannin structure, Touriga Nacional is distinguished by its delicacy. It is the result of a strict selection of the best plots of Quinta da Devesa.Schist soil and Mediterranean climate. Careful selection of the best grapes, with manual harvest. Foot treading in granite mills. De-stemming and crushing with 100% of grapes de-stemmed. After the temperature reaches 20/22°, fermentation is started, which is kept at a controlled temperature always between 22 and 25°, during 5 to 7 days. Short pumping-over periods every 3 hours. Delestage and pumping over with aeration. Post-fermentative maceration for 1 to 2 days. Aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels and a minimum of 12 months in the bottle.The vineyards of Quinta da Devesa are managed using sustainable agriculture practices, in accordance with the guidelines of Integrated Production of Sustainable Agriculture, certified by an independent organization, recognized by the Portuguese State.

Tasting notes

The aroma reveals balsamic notes of oak wood, ripe red fruits and violet. In the mouth it is concentrated, with a long and fresh finish. As a natural product, wine is subject to build up deposit with age. Serve with care.Recommended serving temperature: 16° — 18°C