Quinta do Noval Vineyards da Marka Red

Reviews and awards:
93 points Wine Magazine;
18.5 points Grandes Escolhas Wine.

TEST NOTE
The Terroir Series 2020 - Vinhas da Marka red wine is a true gem of the Douro Valley. It beautifully reflects the unique terroir and offers a perfect harmony of ripe fruit, subtle mineral notes, and a touch of oak, creating a wonderfully balanced and nuanced flavor profile. Its complexity is captivating and reveals a new facet of its character with every sip. The smooth texture and well-integrated tannins lead to a delicious and persistent finish.
This wine is an excellent representation of the 2020 vintage and will certainly age well.
Gracefully bottled. It's a choice to be discovered by wine enthusiasts who appreciate the distinctive charm of the Douro.
Carlos Agrellos, Technical Director

WINEMAKING
This wine is made with hand-picked grapes, hand-sorted and with complete destemming of the grape bunches. Selected yeasts are used to control the fermentation cycle. Fermentation takes place in truncated conical stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature between 25°C and 27°C. Malolactic fermentation follows, also conducted in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels.
AGING
The wine aged for 12 months in 225-liter French oak barrels, 80% new and 20% second-year.