{"product_id":"pessegueiro-reserva-red-doc-douro-portugal","title":"Pessegueiro Reserva Red DOC Douro Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pessegueiro Reserva Red DOC Douro is a rich and complex Portuguese red wine, marked by aromas of black fruits and spicy notes, with balanced tannins and a lingering finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Pessegueiro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties and Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape Varieties: Touriga Nacional (40-50%), Touriga Franca (40-50%), Tinta da Barca (20% for some vintages) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil \/ Terroir: Schist (Xisto\/Schist), typical of the Douro region.\u003cbr\u003eClimate: Hot and dry summers, with optimal grape ripening and preservation of good freshness and aromatic intensity despite the heat \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Hand-harvested in 22 kg crates, grapes cooled for 12 hours before destemming and light crushing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation: By gravity in wooden foudres, complete alcoholic fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: In 225L and 600L barrels and old casks for about 12 months \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques: Gravity vinification, minimizing the use of pumps, to preserve the finesse and integrity of the wine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysicochemical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: Generally around 14% ABV \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual sugar: Typically 14 g\/L (for the 2020 vintage).\u003cbr\u003eTotal acidity: About 5.2 g\/L, pH 3.6-3.7 depending on the vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains sulfites: Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Brilliant ruby.\u003cbr\u003eAromas: Black fruits (blueberry, plum), cocoa, menthol, sometimes spicy or toasted notes from barrel aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Fresh, fine and well-balanced tannins, well-integrated acidity, marked persistence and aromatic explosion. Very elegant wine with a rich and sustained structure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Storage Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: 16-18°C \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanting: Decanting recommended about 1 hour before tasting to release all aromas.\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Bottle stored horizontally, in a cool, dry place, away from light \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and Wine Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended dishes: Grilled red meats (ribeye), roasted lamb with herbs, coq au vin, typical Portuguese stews (cozido, tripe Porto style) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging \/ Peak\u003cbr\u003eYouth: 1-2 years after the vintage (e.g. 2024-2025 for 2023).\u003cbr\u003eMaturity \/ Peak: 3 to 10 years depending on the vintage ( \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is ideal for lovers of powerful and elegant red wines from the Douro, combining the richness of local grape varieties and traditional Portuguese know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zannier \/ Saint Maur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43214692286569,"sku":"PESSEGUEIRO RESERVA|SANS|TU","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/PessegueiroReservaRedDocDouroPortugal.jpg?v=1752927691","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/pessegueiro-reserva-red-doc-douro-portugal","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}