2024 RAMOS PINTO, Duas Quintas Reserva White 4 x 0.75L 4 Bottles Douro Region WINEMAKER: João Nicolau de Almeida. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 94 Points, International Wine Challenge (2020 Vintage) 93 Points, Revista Adega (2020 Vintage) 92 Points, Falstaff (2019 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Vinum Magazine (2021 Vintage) 91 Points, Falstaff (2021 Vintage) 18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2019 Vintage) 18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2021 Vintage) 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2017 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Rabigato (85%), Gouveio (10%) e Arinto (5%). VINIFICATION The grapes from the best plots are hand-harvested at Quinta de Ervamoira and Quinta dos Bons Ares. Many berry samplings take place before deciding on the right moment to Harvest the grapes. These are harvested by hand and taken to the winery in small boxes, separated according to plot and variety. Following cold maceration of the grape bunches for a period of 24 hours, the must is obtained by careful, soft pressing. The clean must ferments in stainless steel vats (75%) and in French and Austrian oak barrels (25%) of various capacities and then ages for 9 months on fine lees. This wine was bottled in May 2023. TASTING NOTES Pale yellow color with golden reflections. The aromas are fresh with great vivacity. it is a very complex and crystalline wine on the nose, it presents sweet flowers and ripe citrus fruits. Bergamot and quince are some of the aromas that we can highlight from the enormous aromatic complexity of this Duas Quintas Reserva White 2023. The texture is very smooth in the mouth, with volume and ripe fruit. The finish is long, precise and harmonious. SERVING We recommend steamed or grilled crustaceans, grilled John Dory and baked sea bass. Serve also with semi-cured sheep’s cheese. Serve at a temperature between 13ºC and 15ºC. Consume in moderation. 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! 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).