2019 Menin Grande Reserva Red 2 x 0.75L Douro Region 2 Bottles WINEMAKER: João Rosa Alves & Tiago Alves de Sousa. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Revista Adega 18.5 Points, Revista de Vinhos 18.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas Gold Medal, Berliner Wine Trophy Gold Medal, Asia Wine Trophy Gold Medal, Concurso Vinhos de Portugal WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines. VINIFICATION The harvest took place gradually even with ripening oscillations among the different plots. After the harvest, the grapes were transported to the winery in 18kg boxes of maximum capacity, thus preserving all the integrity and quality. The different harvested plots were vinified separately where the grapes passed through a selection belt and then destemmed and crushed, being moved by gravity to stainless steel fermentation tanks. Pre fermentative maceration took place at low temperatures ranging from 24 to 48 hours depending on the variety, followed by alcoholic fermentation at temperatures between 25-27 ºC. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was transferred to 225 liters oak barrels. TASTING NOTES MENIN GRANDE RESERVA TINTO 2019 is a deep ruby colored wine. In the aroma, it highlights all the freshness of red and black fruit, with plenty of nuances of black currant, blackberry, berries and balsamic notes giving balance to the set. In the mouth, it shows a very powerful wine, with great intensity and structure from the stage in barrels where the natural acidity of the wine balances the whole, transferring to the wine an enormous elegance and finesse. SERVING Decant and serve it at 16-18 ºC. It’s a good match for savoury meat and game dishes, as well as elaborate Italian food. HISTORY The project began in 2018, when we saw enormous potential in Quintas da Costa de Cima and Sol, which included a vast area of ​​century-old vineyards, with at least 60 grape varieties, another large plot requiring root renewal, where we could plant the perfect complement, the effort and achievement of building an entirely new winery, all with the breathtaking landscape of the river on the background. We chose the most difficult path… Build, innovate, protect, transform. A huge challenge, but also the opportunity to have the perfect combination. The dream came true and we found vibrant people, all heirs of knowledge and traditions from previous generations. We looked for the experience of locally trained masters and we also had the exuberant energy of those who found their first job. We became neighbors to iconic Quintas and were honored to receive the support of families with long stories to tell. In 2021, we took advantage of the unique opportunity to acquire a brand with high recognition in the Douro and an immense heritage, Horta Osório Wines. Meaning more than 3 centuries of history and know-how that we want to honor and carry into the future. We want to be unique as each wine is unique. We want to be Douro like every bottle that is made here. We want to take this valley to other worlds, share this pleasure. 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).