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). 2021 Duas Quintas Red 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION Ramos Pinto was founded in 1880 and for several decades its history has been marked by innovation and respect for tradition. Producing and selecting the best grapes together with systematic knowledge of the terroir, Ramos Pinto is pioneering the launch of New Douro wines in Portugal and all over the world. Today, Ramos Pinto still keeps its position as a traditional house producing high quality wines. In the quest for excellence, Ramos Pinto is still, to this day, managed as an independent organization, which enables the pursuit of its extraordinary politics of own production and continuous technical and technological research. Ramos Pinto owns four estates in the Douro. Quinta do Bom Retiro and Quinta da Urtiga, in the heart of the region; Quinta dos Bons Ares and Quinta de Ervamoira in the Upper Douro. Our commitment is to improve our bond with nature and the environment through organic farming and increasing biodiversity, leaving this legacy of culture to future generations. Welcome to the Ramos Pinto Wine World! WINEMAKER: João Luís Baptista. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Falstaff (2019 Vintage) 92 Points, Revista Adega (2019 Vintage) 90 Points, Wine Spectator (2017 Vintage) 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage) 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, Robert Parker (2015 Vintage) 90 Points, Wine & Spirits (2015 Vintage) Gold Medal, Mundus Vini Spring Tasting Gold Medal, Berlin Wine Trophy WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (51%), Touriga-Franca (26%) & Field Blend (23%). VINIFICATION Plot by plot, the grapes are tasted successively in the field until the ideal moment for harvesting is found. Once at the winery, the grapes, separated by variety and plot, are destemmed, gently crushed and sent to different fermentation vessels - granite presses, oak vats, concrete and stainless steel vats. Our in-depth knowledge of our plots allows us to choose the most suitable vessel and type of fermentation. The maceration time between the must and the skins is prolonged, to achieve the desired body and structure. After malolactic fermentation, 20% of the wine ages in French oak barrels, 30% in barrels and vats of the same type of wood and the remaining 50% in stainless steel vats for around 12 months. This wine was bottled between March and July 2023. TASTING NOTES Maroon red color, clear and bright. Lively aroma. Strong aromatic intensity, highlighting strawberries, raspberries, rockrose and also warm aromas such as cocoa. The mouthfeel is engaging and vibrant. The sweetness and freshness of the fruit mix harmoniously, creating a long-lasting and refreshing finish, with tannins soft. SERVING It is an excellent companion for reading, chatting with family, friends and how appetizer. Given its elegance and freshness, it is a wine with enormous breadth and possibilities. Gastronomic options: accompaniment to a feijoada, vegetarian dishes, Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.