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Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Young Vintages 2023

Alves de Sousa - Douro Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2023

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(2022 Vintage Notes)
Portugal
floral
silky
dark berries
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 features 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 fruit, spices, and roasted notes are also reflected on the palate. Smooth, with firm yet 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, with the Douro River nearby, and vines that are 7 years old

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

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 red, intense and brilliant

Nose

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

Palate

A smooth, refreshing attack; fine tannins; a lovely aromatic structure that echoes the nose; well-balanced; it develops a long, indulgent, elegant, and nicely spicy finish

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2026

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Serve with grilled duck breast, wild boar tenderloin, or Portuguese-style pork stir-fry...

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