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 Quinta do Pessegueiro Red 2 x 0.75L 2018 Van Zellers VZ Red 2 x 0.75L 4 Bottles Douro Region 2018 Quinta do Pessegueiro Red 2 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION The philosophy of Roger Zannier's estate combines the wisdom of traditional Douro viticulture with modern scientific knowledge. The sharing of knowledge, the passion, motivation and commitment of the employees, who also cultivate respect for the land and nature, make it possible to improve, vintage after vintage, the quality of the wines of Quinta do Pessegueiro, making it today one of the great Douro wines. The entire vineyard is farmed in a way that respects the natural balance, banishes herbicides and is close to organic farming. We already have 18 ha (60%) certified and the remaining 12 ha, although not certified, are treated in a very similar way to organic. Each plot is cultivated according to the nature of the soil, the slope, the exposure and the varieties that populate it. The horse is also an essential assistant in the work of the espalier vines. WINEMAKER: João Cabral Nicolau de Almeida. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 92 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast 93 Points, Revista Adega 18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Falstaff (2017 Vintage) 91 Points, Wine Spectator (2015 Vintage) 91 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine (2015 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Vinum Magazine (2015 Vintage) 95 Points, Platinum Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards (2014 Vintage) 90 Points, VertdeVin (2013 Vintage) 90 Points, Andreas Larsson - Tasted (2013 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines (40%), Touriga Nacional (40%) & Touriga Franca (20%). VINIFICATION Harvest took place in September. The grapes were transported to the winery in 22Kg boxes. They were kept in cold room for 12h, then conducted by gravity to the granite lagares, where complete fermentation took place. Aging was done for 12 months in 225L barrels and 600L casks French and Austrian oak barrels. The wine was bottled in May 2020. TASTING NOTES Vivid ruby colour. Nutmeg, thyme, rosemary, and gorse flavours. In the mouth, it presents with minty chocolate and turmeric notes, rounding off with a hint of pepper. An exquisite wine with a good finish. SERVING Ideal to accompany cheeses, red meat and game dishes. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC to 18ºC. Consume in moderation. 2018 Van Zellers VZ Red 2 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION The van Zellers left the Low Countries (Netherlands) due to political and religious reasons. As Catholics, they arrived in Portugal and established themselves in Porto as Port Wine merchants. Through family ties, the van Zellers are linked to the Douro and to the production of its wines since 1620. Our way is all about respect for the Douro, its diversity, tradition and people is what keeps us in the wine trade. Due to our long history producing wines, to the vastness of the region and the number of indigenous grape varieties, each vineyard is a unique terroir. Our goal is to preserve their character, by selecting old vineyards and carefully nurture them. Our way is to show the world the greatness of Douro DOC wines and Ports. WINEMAKERS: Cristiano van Zeller & Joana Pinhão. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 92 Points, Wine Spectator 93 Points, Falstaff (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, VertdeVin (2020 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Vinum Magazine (2020 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Press Choice, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2017 Vintage) 17 Points, Jancis Robinson (2013 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Field Blend of over 30 grape varieties. VINIFICATION All our grapes were foot trodden in lagares for 1 to 3 days before fermentation, and then fermented in any of the various stainless steel vats for 7 to 10 days at temperatures ranging from 22° to 27° Celsius, with pigeages by hand. We then rack the resulting wines in one and two year old Allier French oak 225 and 300-liter casks from various coopers where they go through malolactic fermentation. All wines are then carefully aged for 21 months in barriques keeping all different fermentations completely separated until the final blending takes place, just about one month before the bottling of the wines. TASTING NOTES Black and wild fruit with immense purity involves notes of some mushroom and fresh moss. Juicy and luscious mouth-feel, with a final light texture. A wine that invites a next glass and beautifully pairs with truffle flavoured cheeses or meats, barbecue meats and herbs such as dill, coriander, cilantro and parsley. SERVING Ideal to accompany cheeses, red meat and game dishes. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC. Consume in moderation.