FozTua Reserva 2021

It is at the FozTua winery — screen printing on the label — next to the Tua train station where the passion and legacy of a Douro Cima Corgo come together.

On September 3, 2021, the Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz grape varieties were hand-harvested into 20 kg boxes. The grapes were foot-trodden in granite presses, with subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After aging for 17 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled in December 2024.

Vineyard

Single vineyard approximately 20 years old. Low production, composed exclusively of indigenous Douro grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.

Winemaking

Traditional process of treading in a wine press, followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation also took place in stainless steel, before being transferred to 500L French oak barrels where it remained for 18 months.

Bottling

Held on December 2, 2024: 5000 750 ml bottles and 30 1500 ml bottles.

Tasting Notes

Combines concentration and elegance in a modern style. It presents notes of red fruit well integrated with the balsamic character of the barrel aging. Full-bodied, firm, mature, with satiny tannins. Long, persistent and very elegant finish.

To drink now or leave to mature in the bottle.
Serving suggestion: between 16ºC and 18ºC.

Technical Details

• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Sugar: 0.6 g/L
• Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L (Tartaric Acid)
• pH: 3.90

Nutritional Information (100 ml)

• Alcohol: 11.6 g
• Sugars: 0.06 g
• Energy Value: 86 Kcal