{"title":"Casa Ferreirinha | Douro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Casa Ferreirinha Vineyards in the Douro Valley, Portugal\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_f738c92b-dc4a-4206-821e-718eab1bf545.jpg?v=1630567515\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1952, with the production of the first ever vintage of Barca Velha, Casa Ferreirinha pioneered the quality revolution in Douro still wines and was the first producer in the region dedicated entirely to producing unfortified wine, rather than Port. Named after the legendary Porto matriarch Dona Antónia Ferreira, Casa Ferreirinha, pays homage to the memory of this visionary woman. Purchased by Sogrape in 1987, Casa Ferreirinha has 520 hectares of vineyard in all of the three Douro sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. Quinta da Leda is Casa Ferreirinha’s flagship estate, located close to the border with Spain in the far east of the Douro Superior, it is the source of grapes for many of the top wines. The great Luís Sottomayor has been head winemaker since 1989 and restrains the Douro’s natural exuberance to produce wines that have a vibrant freshness allied to a wonderful texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-planalto-douro-branco-reserva","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Douro Branco Reserva 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Douro Branco Reserva is a crisp and refreshing white wine made from a blend of indigenous grapes grown at altitude in the high reaches of the Douro ('Planalto' translates as “high plains”). The grapes for the blend were harvested by hand and selected for their balance between flavour intensity and freshness. At the winery each grape variety is vinified separately and after fermentation kept in stainless steel tanks for six months before the final blend was assembled. Lemon yellow in colour Planalto displays citrus and tropical fruit aromas alongside with subtle floral nuances and a touch of minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp with a lively acidity balancing the concentrated fruit flavours and a clean, fresh finish. 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Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks and the varieties were co-fermented, though the grapes from the best sites began fermentation in robotic lagares with a day of pigeage. An extended post-fermentation maceration on the skins achieved optimum levels of extraction of colour, flavour and tannin. The wines were then aged for 18 months in 225-litre and 500-litre French oak barrels, around 50% of which were new. After numerous tastings and analysis, the final blend was assembled by Luís Sottomayor and the winemaking team and was lightly filtered before bottling. Quinta da Leda is a wine of great intensity, complexity and elegance. On the nose, aromas of ripe red and black fruits combine with spicy notes of cocoa and tobacco box and subtle floral notes. Full-bodied on the palate, with ripe and velvety tannins and a refreshing acidity which carries the complex flavours onto the lingering finish. 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Made from a blend of traditional local grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca, this accessible red focuses entirely on youthful, fruit-forward energy rather than heavy, powerful oak. On the palate, it is delightfully smooth and light on its feet, packed with juicy flavors of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eripe strawberries\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003ered cherries\u003c\/b\u003e, and a delicate hint of wild wildflowers. It has beautifully soft tannins and a clean, refreshing lift that makes it incredibly easy to drink. A brilliant all-rounder for the dinner table, it pairs effortlessly with mid-week roast chicken, simple pasta dishes, or a casual weekend pizza. Authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"423\"\u003ePortuguese heritage\u003c\/b\u003e built for pure everyday enjoyment. 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