2022 Quinta do Romeu "Reserva" Branco Douro, PortugalABOUT THE WINE The 2022 Reserva Branco from Quinta do Romeu is a refined expression of high altitude Douro white winemaking. Produced from traditional indigenous Portuguese grape varieties grown in the schist soils of the upper Douro Valley, the wine captures both the regions sun ripened fruit and its striking mineral character. Fermented and aged with careful oak integration, the wine reveals layers of citrus, orchard fruit, and floral aromatics

The domaine is committed to expressing the distinct personality of its granite soils and microclimates

The gravel and sandy soils are a great home for the indigenous variety Pinot Grigio

the name of this white Grand Cru comes from how the Seigneur of Montrachet divided up the land between his two sons

Vinification occurs in temperature-controlled cement tanks for 15-20 days

Without alcohol to act as a flavor carrier

Grown on the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain

producing high quality at realistic prices

The “elevage” of the Le Puy wines is done according to the lunar rhythm

and extended aging in neutral vessels

We harvest our fruit at night by hand

they did not forget Nature's bequest: be genuine

vatting lasts 15 to 20 days