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Product information "Curriculum Vitae 2012"

The Quinta Vale Dona Maria Curriculum Vitae is a joint project of Christiano van Zeller and Sandra Tavares (Pintas, Chocapalha, Dona Maria), perhaps the best oenologist in Portugal, on a newly acquired vineyard with the oldest vines, some of which are over 100 years old. Despite all finesse, the wine is untamed and wild, it overflows with fruit, the wood is only able to rein it in gently. Red berry aromas, black cherry and plum can be recognized, just to name a few of the aromas of the imposing curd. Very different from Dona Maria, simply big and impetuous. No wine for everyone, or for every day. Unwillingly, one is shaken in disbelief when drinking. Wow, this is where it all happens!

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Treatment in the cellar

The grapes were harvested by hand and crushed by foot. Before fermentation, they were kept for 2 days at temperatures between 16°C and 18°C, after which they fermented in stainless steel tanks for 8 days at temperatures between 20°C and 26°C. The wine matured in French oak barrels for 22 months.

Properties "Curriculum Vitae 2012"
Alcohol % Vol: 14.5
acidity [g/l]: 5
acidity level: low
age restriction: from 16 years
body / style: full bodied
bottle closure: cork
bottle size [liter]: 0,75
classification: D.O.C.
country of origin: Portugal
distributor: Quinta do Vale Dona Maria, P-4150-380 Porto
grape varietals: Donzelinho, Rufete, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): 2022
pH value: 3.74
residual sugar: 0.6
single varietal / blend: blend
type of bottling: Bottle
vinification and maturation: Barrique
vintage: 2012
wine colour: red
wine region: Douro
wine style: dry
wine type: Red wine

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