Epitoma red 2021
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Only created in the very best vintages, Epitoma is the peak of our endeavours here at Quinta da Formigosa. Through the quality of our estate's grapes, their vinification and ageing, we reach for perfection and seek the purest pleasure of Douro valley wine.
Note: Selection of our 7 best barrels, limited production of only 2’375 bottles.
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Harvest Date: hand-harvested Sept. 08-22 2021
Vinification: in stainless steel vats
Cold maceration pre-fermentation 48-72h | Fermentation 5-7 days with punch down and pump over | Post-fermentation maceration 18-20 days
Aging: 16 months in new French oak barrels of 225L
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Sousão, Old vines
Alcohol: 13% -
Quinta da Formigosa red 2021
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Quinta da Formigosa is a beacon of our estate's quality. A field blend of classic Douro varieties hand-harvested from our finest vineyard sites, the wine is aged in French oak to harmonise its richness and elegance.
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Harvest Date: hand-harvested Sept. 08-22 2021
Vinification: in stainless steel vats
Cold maceration pre-fermentation 48-72h | Fermentation 5-7 days with punch down and pump over | Post-fermentation maceration 18-20 days
Aging: 16 months in new French oak barrels of 225L and in stainless steel vats
Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Sousão, Old vines
Alcohol: 13% -
Formigosa red 2021
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Formigosa is a blend of classic local grape varieties that expresses the elegant beauty of our terroir.
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Harvest Date: hand-harvested Sept. 08-22 2021
Vinification: in stainless steel vats
Cold maceration pre-fermentation 48-72h | Fermentation 5-7 days with punch down and pump over | Post-fermentation maceration 18-20 days
Aging: 16 months in used French oak barrels and in stainless steel vats
Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Old vines
Alcohol: 13% -
Ancora’douro red 2021
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Balance is at the heart of all we do at Quinta da Formigosa. By blending grapes from different elevations and exposures across our estate's vineyard, we bring you a wine with freshness and elegance in perfect harmony. Each sip is anchored to its place and time.
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Harvest Date: hand-harvested Sept. 08-22 2021
Vinification: in stainless steel vats
Cold maceration pre-fermentation 48-72h | Fermentation 5-7 days with punch down and pump over | Post-fermentation maceration 18-20 days
Aging: 16 months in stainless steel vats
Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Alcohol: 13% -
Epitoma white 2022
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Only created in the very best vintages, Epitoma is the peak of our endeavours here at Quinta da Formigosa. Through the quality of our estate's grapes, their vinification and ageing, we reach for perfection and seek the purest pleasure of Douro valley wine.
Note: Limited production of only 1’032 bottles.
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Harvest Date: 2022
Fermentation: in barrel with selected yeast
Aging: 9 months in new French oak barrels of 400L with batonnage
Grape Varieties: Verdelho, Viosinho and old vines
Alcohol: 12% -
Ancora’douro white 2022
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Balance is at the heart of all we do at Quinta da Formigosa. By blending grapes from different elevations and exposures across our estate's vineyard, we bring you a wine with freshness and elegance in perfect harmony. Each sip is anchored to its place and time.
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Harvest Date: hand-harvested Aug. 14 - 16 2022
Fermentation: at a cool temperature for a month in stainless steel vats
Aging: 9 months in stainless steel vats
Grape Varieties: Verdelho, Viosinho, Arinto and Rabigato
Alcohol: 12% -
In our winemaking practices, we strive to achieve a harmonious balance among all elements of a wine. Our goal is to attain equilibrium between fruit, acidity, tannin, and alcohol, ensuring a wine of finesse and elegance while respecting the typical terroir of the Douro region.
