2021 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 2 x 0.75L 2 Bottles Douro Region WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 93 Points, Falstaff (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, Vinum Magazine (2020 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Jancis Robinson (2020 Vintage) 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2019 Vintage) 94 Points, Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Robert Parker (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Revista de Vinhos (2019 Vintage) 92 Points, VertdeVin (2019 Vintage) 91 Points, CellarTracker (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition (2018 Vintage) 93 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2017 Vintage) 91 Points, International Wine Challenge (2016 Vintage) 94 Points, Tom Cannavan (2015 Vintage) Gold Medal, Mundus Vini Spring Tasting (2015 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão and Tinta Roriz. VINIFICATION Grapes were selected and harvested manually in the best plots of Quinta da Leda. A new selection took place on the sorting mat at the winery to ensure maximum quality. After gentle crushing and de-stemming, the grapes were conveyed to stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation took place. Maceration was long and smooth, extracting the compounds that give colour, aroma and flavour to the wine. It aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, both new (50%) and used (50%). The final blend was prepared on the basis of countless tastings and analyses carried out during this period. In order to preserve the highest quality of this wine, Quinta da Leda was only subjected to filtration before bottling. As it was not cold stabilised, the formation of a deposit during bottle ageing is natural. TASTING NOTES It presents a deep red colour. Its aroma is intense and complex, which dominates plum, cassis, resin, cedar and cloves and nutmeg. It is still highlight aromas of violet and some chocolate, always in perfect harmony with discreet wood, well integrated and excellent quality. In the mouth reveals great elegance, being remarkable its volume, balanced acidity, excellent quality tannins and black fruit aromas, spices and floral. Very long and great harmony. SERVING Ideal to accompany meat dishes, game and cheeses. The formation of a deposit in the bottle is natural. From the 2nd year after bottling, it is recommended that the wine be decanted before drinking. Serve at 16-18º C. HISTORY Sogrape is Portugal's leading wine company, with an unparalleled presence, top brands and exceptional vineyards in the country’s main wine-growing regions: Vinho Verde, Douro/Porto, Dão, Bairrada, Bucelas and the Alentejo. Sogrape combines its in-house production with the purchasing of grapes from thousands of growers in a collective effort which nurtures – and brings to the world – the very best in Portuguese wines. Casa Ferreirinha is the pioneer brand and leader in non-fortified Douro wines, with a history of more than 250 years, always in family hands. Knowledge and excellence are just some of the things that make Casa Ferreirinha a benchmark in the world of wines. Antónia Adelaide Ferreira is the name of the emblematic figure in the history of the Douro whose legacy grows with each new harvest. Each limited edition wine celebrates afresh the birthday of Dona Antónia and her passion, determination and vision. This is a wine that unites the Cima Corgo and the Douro Superior, the terroirs she loved blessed with the potential to produce wines in her image: firm yet balanced, lively yet mature and elegant. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).