This wine is full of tertiary aromas, such as tobacco, spices, and smoky notes, giving it complexity and structure. On the palate, it is robust, full-bodied, yet very balanced, with a long and persistent finish.
The Douro region, in northeastern Portugal, is home to 40,000 hectares of vineyards, nestled in particularly challenging soils within steep valleys and river basins. This combination promotes the longevity of the vines and produces musts with higher sugar and color concentration.
On the banks of the river in Mesão-Frio, Quinta de São Bernardo (since 1912), with a blend of passion, respect for the terroir and a love for great wines, as well as a meticulous selection of grapes and a careful production process, dedicates itself to its art and continues to flourish with centuries-old vines that result in high-quality wines in every bottle: elegant wines that linger in the memory of those who have tasted them.
Combining the traditional grape varieties of the Douro, this wine reveals the high level of maturity that the beverage has reached, placing São Bernardo Grande Reserva among the best. This vintage was historic in Portugal, and the liquid in this bottle clearly demonstrates this.