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Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2023

Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2023

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Mundus Vini

(2022 Vintage Notes)
Portugal
floral
silky
black fruits
wild boar stew

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

The latest vintage to be released, the Primeiros Anos 2023 once again offers a blend of native grape varieties grown along the banks of the Douro River, resulting in an intense, complex, and delicious wine. Its aromas of crushed black fruits, spices, and roasted notes are also reflected on the palate. Smooth, with firm yet well-integrated tannins, its silky texture envelops the palate right through to a long, indulgent finish.

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Estate

Alves de Sousa

Vintage

Gaivosa Primeiros Anos

Vintage

2023

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, 7-year-old vines

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Making

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

Livestock Farming

Aged for 15 months in second- and third-use French and Portuguese oak barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Ruby color, intense and brilliant

Nose

Open and charming, it offers notes of violet, blackberry, and licorice, complemented by hints of dark chocolate and peppermint

Palate

Soft and refreshing on the palate, with fine tannins and a lovely aromatic structure that echoes the nose; well-balanced, it develops a long, indulgent, elegant, and pleasantly spicy finish

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Mundus Vini

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Rated wine (2025 guide) Gold Medal (2022 vintage)

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