Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Quinta do Cotto Signature Douro Red (Douro, Portugal) – $16.99, regularly $20.49.
The ancient estate of Quinta do Cotto, which dates back to 1757 is located between Mesão Frio and Peso da Régua overlooking the Douro River, Quinta do Côtto is in a privileged position. With vineyards surrounding the 18th century mansion, it has different exposures, always on schist soils. Ancestral vines, many of them over 100 years old and planted between 120 and 430 metres above sea level.
With over 70 hectares of vineyard, this is a very large and historic estate that was founded by royal decree, also being the producer of the first ever Douro DOC wines (not port, but table wine).
Our feature this week is their Signature Douro Red, made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousao and Tinto Cao blend, it is an intense and elegant red wine from the Douro region, full of aromas and plenty of ripe red fruits. There are dark chocolate and balsamic notes, and with subtle floral fruity overtones backed by fine concentration. Elegant and fresh, this is extremely good.
Quinta do Cotto Signature Douro Red (Douro, Portugal) – $16.99, regularly $20.49