Quinta Do Pessegueiro Red DOC Douro Portugal

Quinta Do Pessegueiro is an intense and complex Portuguese red wine, made from native Douro grape varieties, offering aromas of red and black fruits, spices and minerality, with powerful yet silky tannins.

Grape varieties and terroir
This wine is made from native red grape varieties of the Douro, planted on old terraced vineyards on clay-schist and granite soils. The region experiences very hot and dry summers and cold winters, offering an optimal climate for the ripening of the grapes and aromatic concentration Terroir Evasion

Vinification and aging
Pressing of the grapes followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled oak vats

14-day maceration with the skins and stems.
Aging: the wine is transferred to new French and Austrian oak barrels for 18 months, with regular and delicate bâtonnage before bottling 

Some vintages, such as 2013, were vinified using traditional methods including foot treading and fermentation with pigeage 

Sensory profile
Color: deep ruby to purple 

Nose: powerful with aromas of ripe red fruits, black fruits, cocoa, vanilla and balsamic notes

Palate: full-bodied, structured, with silky and smooth tannins, pronounced minerality and a long, spicy finish 

Acidity: balanced, adding freshness and structure to the wine 

Food and wine pairings
Grilled or roasted red meats
Game and Mediterranean tajines
Roasted fish or flavorful dishes with spices and herbs 

Serving suggestions
Serving temperature: 15-16°C 

Aging potential: several years depending on the vintage, with the development of tertiary aromas favorable to aging 

Particularities
Complex and generous wine, reflecting the typicality of the Douro terroir and the expertise of local oenologists.

All grape varieties and plots are vinified separately to preserve their singularities and nuances before blending 

This technical sheet summarizes the key information to appreciate the richness and finesse of this emblematic Portuguese wine.