Description
Terroir
Located near Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro, Quinta da Boavista has a spectacular view over the river. It is one of the most iconic properties in the demarcated region known, not only for its historical connection to the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 36 hectares of high quality vineyards. From Vinha do Ujo come testimonies of decades and decades of work in favor of the charismatic expression of a unique terroir.
Caste
100% Old Vines (+90 years old)
Vinha do Ujo was planted in 1930, on pre-phylloxera horizontal terraces, with the soil supported by small shale walls. Its more than 25 varieties translate a diversity only possible to find in such old vineyards. Cemented in small terraces exposed to the North, between altitudes that vary from 180 to 210 meters, they are treated year after year by the experienced hands of those who experience the Douro day after day.
Winemaking
At Quinta da Boavista, to ensure the preservation of the variety’s characteristics and total control of the production process, we resort to manual harvesting and hand picking of bunches, followed by destemming and gentle crushing of the berries.
The fermentation of the grapes takes place in new 500 liter French wooden barrels. After a period of maceration, the resulting wine continues to age for 16 months in 225 liter French oak barrels. All wines are sealed with natural cork. Not being filtered or cold stabilized, they can give rise to a precipitate with age.
The intense ruby color prepares our nose for the different layers of red fruit wrapped in forest impressions and subtle hints of Indian ink. Haughty and seductive, in the mouth it proves to be even more intriguing, with an endless juice that with each aftertaste reveals the different hierarchies of fruit and spice. A wine that dazzles us with its elegance and vibrant grace.
Ideal to accompany dishes of red meat, game or cheese.
