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). 2019 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L 2020 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L 2 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. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2019 Vintage) 94 Points, Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Robert Parker (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Falstaff (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Revista de Vinhos (2019 Vintage) 92 Points, VertdeVin (2019 Vintage) 91 Points, CellarTracker (2019 Vintage) 19 Points, Best of The Year 2022, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition (2018 Vintage) 93 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2017 Vintage) 17 Points, Jancis Robinson (2016 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 & 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. 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. 2019 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L TASTING NOTES From one of the top vineyards in the Douro Superior region, the wine is impressive. Its balance and richness are matched by the wine's concentration. Powerful black fruits and a dense texture promise further aging. Drink this rich wine from 2025. 2020 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Lêda Red 1 x 0.75L TASTING NOTES Lots of character and complexity, blueberries, ripe plums, dark chocolate, sweet spices, a touch of balsamic. It has an excellent concentration of fruit, balanced with good freshness, sophisticated, with a silky texture and firm, but refined tannins, which promise longevity.