Duas Quintas embodies the precision, freshness and richness of the wines from this iconic Douro still wine producer. Duas Quintas Red is a wine from the region of Douro Superior, more specifically from Quinta de Ervamoira and Quinta dos Bons Ares, and is a blend of traditional grape varieties that expresses the potential of this most extreme region.

Plot by plot, the grapes are tasted successively in the field until the ideal moment to harvest is found. Once at the winery, the grapes are sorted by variety and plot, crushed, destemmed and sent to different fermentation containers - granite lagares, big oak vats, concrete and stainless steel vats. Our in-depth knowledge of our plots allows us to choose the most suitable vats and type of fermentation. The grapes are macerated for as long as is needed to obtain a wine with the desired body and structure. After malolactic fermentation, 20% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels, 30% in big oak vats and the remaining 50% is stored in stainless steel vats for about 12 months. 

Dark red color with garnet highlights. Expressive, with great complexity. Riper aromas of blackcurrant and cherry jam are combined with fresher, floral notes such as violets, while a subtle hint of lightly roasted coffee is ever-present. On the palate, it shows great liveliness, with red fruits taking centre stage, leading to a long, fresh, and spicy finish. Duas Quintas Tinto 2023 stands out for its elegance and freshness.

The vine's growing cycle began early, due to a good amount of water in the soil provided by a rainy winter and high temperatures at the start of spring. Until the end of May, temperatures stabilised and there was no rainfall. Summer was unsettled. with rain in June and a hot and dry July and August. From the second half of September onwards, periods of heavy rain made the end of the harvest more difficult. At Quinta de Ervamoira, there were no ripening issues, as the grapes were harvested between mid-August and mid-September. At Quinta dos Bons Ares, the red grape harvest began in the second week of September and concluded in the third week of the same month.

Excellent to drink as an aperitif. Given its elegance and freshness, this wine has great amplitude and gastronomic possibilities: pair with bean stew, vegetarian dishes, roast beef, poultry dishes or grilled cod.