V.T Boa-vista Res. 2017 Vinhos do Douro

This wine forms the 'backbone' of Quinta da Boavista's portfolio and is the result of a blend made with grapes from old vines and more recent vines. In particular, this Reserva is produced using Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão and Vinhas Velhas.
Touriga Nacional is a red grape variety that is a key ingredient for both still wines and fortified wines from the Douro region. It presents bold notes of black fruits, commonly accompanied by memories of spices and violet.

Secondly, Touriga Franca is also one of the traditional varieties of the Douro region. More aromatic and light in its structure, it is slightly less concentrated, Touriga Franca has high tannins and a fresh aroma of ripe red fruits, spices complemented by floral notes.

In turn, Tinto Cão is a variety that dates back to the origins of the region. Over the years, it has been proven that Tinto Cão grows best in areas of the region that are less exposed to sunlight. The milder climate allows the floral aromas of the variety to develop and stand out. Responsible for red wines of lower color intensity, it has good levels of acidity and tannins.

All these are combined with a variety of old vines from the 10 hectares of the Quinta that have vines over 80 years old.