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Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2022

Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2022

Médaille d'or

Mundus Vini

Portugal
floral
silky
dark fruits
wild boar stew

"As always, this Douro vintage offers a blend of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, making it simply unique and delicious!"

The latest vintage released, Primeiros Anos 2022 is already winning medals this year. Like its predecessor, its blend of indigenous grape varieties from the banks of the Douro River makes it an intense, complex, and delicious cuvée. Its aromas of crushed black fruits, spices, and roasted notes are also reflected on the palate. Smooth, with firm but integrated tannins, its silky texture envelops the palate in a long and indulgent finish.

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Estate

Alves de Sousa

Vintage

Gaivosa Primeiros Anos

Vintage

2022

Designation

Douro

Region

Portugal

Grape varieties

30% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Amarela, 10% Sousão, 20% d'autres cépages indigènes de la propriété

Terroirs

Vines planted on terraces, near the Douro River, vines aged 7 years

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Total destemming, 7 days of temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by 10 days of maceration.

Livestock farming

Aged for 15 months in French and Portuguese oak barrels that have been used once or twice before.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Ruby red color, intense and brilliant

Nose

Open and charming, it expresses notes of violet, blackberry, and licorice, complemented by scents of dark chocolate and peppermint.

Mouth

Supple and refreshing attack, fine tannins, lovely aromatic structure echoing the nose, balanced, developing a long, delicious, elegant, and nicely spiced finish.

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with grilled duck breast, wild boar filet mignon, Portuguese-style pork stir-fry...

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