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). 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Callabriga Red 1 x 0.75L 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Vinha Grande Red 2 x 0.75L 4 Bottles Douro Region DESCRIPTION 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. Quinta da Leda is a superior quality wine that embodies the exclusive richness and contemporaneity of great Douro wines. Quinta da Leda is defined by its complexity and elegance: distinctive elements celebrated in the wines of Casa Ferreirinha, the brand with the biggest tradition of quality in the Douro and a reference of global renown. WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor. 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 96 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast 94 Points, Wine Spectator 93 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition 92 Points, Falstaff 92 Points, CellarTracker 19 Points, Best of The Year 2021, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 92 Points, VertdeVin (2019 Vintage) 18 Points, Vinum Magazine (2019 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 (2015 Vintage) 93 Points, Robert Parker (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Revista de Vinhos (2019 Vintage) 17 Points, Jancis Robinson (2016 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca (41%), Touriga Nacional (34%), Tinto Cão (13%) & Tinta Roriz (12%). 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 Quinta da Leda 2018 has an intense aroma of good complexity, floral notes and very well integrated wood, as well as an excellent volume in the mouth, lively acidity, high-quality tannins, with a long finish and excellent 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. 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Callabriga Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 93 Points, Wine Spectator 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast 17.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 90 Points, CellarTracker 17.5 Points, Vinum Magazine (2020 Vintage) 93 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, International Wine Challenge (2017 Vintage) 90 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2017 Vintage) 90 Points, Falstaff (2017 Vintage) Gold Medal, Challenge International Du Vin (2017 Vintage) 90 Points, Tom Cannavan (2015 Vintage) 92 Points, Revista Adega (2014 Vintage) Grand Gold Medal, Mundus Vini (2014 Vintage) 88-89 Points, VertdeVin (2020 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca (50%), Touriga Nacional (30%) & Tinta Roriz (20%). VINIFICATION The grapes came from plots at Quinta da Leda, where they were vinified, and from neighbouring vineyards. After destemming and soft crushing, the grapes are transferred to stainless steel tanks, where they undergo alcoholic fermentation. During this phase, gentle maceration takes place at controlled temperatures, in order to extract the inherent characteristics that contribute to the colour, aroma and flavour of this wine. The wine aged in used French oak (75%) and new American oak barrels for a period of roughly 12 months. The final blend was made further to numerous tastings and analysis conducted during this period. In order to preserve the highest possible quality, this wine was only subject to filtration prior to bottling. TASTING NOTES Deep ruby colour. Intense, complex aroma, with notes of black fruits such as plum, red fruits such as strawberries, balsamic aromas, resin and tobacco box, and some spices. The presence of wood is evident, but very well integrated. Good volume on the palate, with lively, well integrated acidity, and polished, firm tannins. The notes of black fruits and slight balsamic aromas of cedar stand out. Long, harmonious finish. SERVING This wine pairs wonderfully with meat dishes, such as roasted kid or grilled mature meat. It is also the ideal accompaniment to game or slightly fatty roasted fish. A natural deposit may form in the bottle. It is recommended, after the 2nd year of bottling, that the wine be decanted before it is drunk. Serve at 16ºC-18ºC. 2018 Casa Ferreirinha, Vinha Grande Red 2 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast 16.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Gold Medal, Challenge International Du Vin 93 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2017 Vintage) 92 Points, Revista Adega (2020 Vintage) 91 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, International Wine Challenge (2020 Vintage) 89 Points, Falstaff (2020 Vintage) 17 Points, Vinum Magazine (2020 Vintage) Grand Gold Medal, Berlin Wine Trophy (2014 Vintage) Gold Medal, Mundus Vini (2017 Vintage) 88-89 Points, VertdeVin (2016 Vintage) 90 Points, Tom Cannavan (2016 Vintage) 88 Points, Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca (50%), Touriga Nacional (30%) & Tinta Roriz (20%). VINIFICATION It is vinified using refined technology in the wineries of Quinta do Seixo in Cima Corgo and Quinta da Leda in Douro Superior. After gentle crushing and destemming, the grapes are conveyed to stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation takes place. During this phase, gentle maceration is carried out, with controlled temperature, in order to extract the compounds that contribute to the wine?s colour, aroma and flavour. Maturation in used French oak barrels for about 12 months. The final batch is prepared based on the selections made during the numerous tastings and analyses carried out during this period. In order to preserve the highest quality, it is only subjected to filtration before bottling. TASTING NOTES Deep ruby colour. Intense aroma of good complexity, with floral notes, rock rose, balsamic, heather, tobacco box and eucalyptus leaf, fresh red fruits, with discreet, well integrated wood. It has a smooth attack in the mouth, well integrated acidity, lively tannins, but round and of good quality, vivid red fruit, with a very long, harmonious finish. SERVING Ideal to accompany meat dishes, such as traditional Portuguese stew and grilled red meat, but being a very gastronomic wine you can also pair it with white meat or oven-roasted fish. The formation of deposits in the bottle is natural. From the 2nd year after bottling, it is recommended that the wine be decanted before being consumed. Serve at 16ºC-18ºC.