• SMITH WOODHOUSE FINE RUBY PORT - Douro - Portugal
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SMITH WOODHOUSE FINE RUBY PORT - Douro - Portugal

Vintage: NV

PO21

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Dark and lively ruby colour. On the nose intense red fruit aromas dominate, with some floral hints. On the palate fresh and robust fruit flavours, with an excellent long finish.

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Description

Dark and lively ruby colour. On the nose intense red fruit aromas dominate, with some floral hints. On the palate fresh and robust fruit flavours, with an excellent long finish.

How to pair it

Smith Woodhouse Fine Ruby pairs wonderfully with cheese and rich<br> chocolate desserts.
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
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Wine Spectator 91 Points
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"Another Symington family brand that often shows well, Smith Woodhouse 10 year old is big and firm, quite tannic even, and very rich and dry. This is a good, solid, powerful wine, with great finishing acidity."
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
"Enticing cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis notes put this a step ahead of the pack. Rooibos tea, bergamot and dried rose petal notes add length and nuance to the finish. Distinctive and lovely. Drink now."
91 Points, Wine Spectator
Product Type
Port Wine
Region

Douro

Grape Varietal

Blend of traditional portuguese red varieties, including touriga nacional, touriga franca, tinta roriz, and tinta barroca.

Vintage

NV

Country

Portugal

Age of Vines

>35 Years Old

Producers

Alexandre Favier

Harvest Method

Hand Picking

Alcohol Percentage

19.00%

Fermentation and Maceration

Traditionnal

Malolactic Fermentation

Yes

Mouth Attribute

Fruity, robust, and good finish

Nose Attribute

Intense red fruit and floral hints

Aging

Large seasoned old vats for around 2-3 years on average, then filtered before bottling, ready to drink.

Production

Integrated Production

Altitude of Vineyard

200m

Density

2000/ha

Production

Integrated Production

Total Production

80000

SKU
PO21

Quinta da Madalena is situated in the Cima Corgo, in the heart of Rio Torto Valley, long recognised as one of the finest regions of the Douro. This small, peninsular-shaped vineyard is planted in a pronounced curve of the Torto River. Almost the entire vineyard is planted on a gentle slope, facing south and southwest. Madalena lies alongside the riverbed of the Torto river (one of the tributaries of the Douro famous for its top rated production). In the summer months temperatures can rise in this area at the base of the valley to as high as 40ºc in the shade, which under windless conditions results in excellent maturity in the grapes at the time of harvest. This rare concentration of flavour and sugars is exactly what is required to make great Port. The soil’s main component is shist, a laminated slate-like rock.

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