2007 was
a year with an unusually cool start to the summer in the Upper Douro,
allowing the grapes on our estates to ripen slowly and gradually,
reaching ideal maturity with the above- average temperatures in early
September. The ripening process produced grapes with an optimal
acid/sugar balance and very expressive aromas, two characteristics that
define the Duas Quintas red 2006. Bright grenadine in colour with
shades of violet. Mature aroma of forest fruit, blackberries, cherries,
figs and cistus, with a floral hint. Smooth and fresh on the palate,
with the length and expressive aromas characteristic of an Upper Douro
wine. Excellent as an aperitif, it goes very well with soups, starters
and salads. We particularly recommend it with dishes of fowl: roast
chicken, duck risotto and quail, and with soft cheeses.
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