2015 Rabelo "Cuvee Roman", Douro, Portugaln 1756, a royal Portuguese charter for the Douro Wine Company defined the wine production areas of the Douro valley, effectively establishing the worlds first regional appellation, or government regulated growing area. Long known as the epicenter of Port wine production, the Douro has in recent years established itself as a serious table wine appellation in its own right. With 45,000 hectares of terraced vineyards providing a breathtaking landscape,

which is gaining in popularity throughout the world

With an appreciation for beauty and a sensibility for classic

never harvest at higher than 10 degrees of potential alcohol

Winemaking was something that was done for family and local consumption

as well as an infectious love and passion for these traditional wines

Francesca and Isidoro

Each parcel was individually fermented for an average of 15-20 days

the owners of Domaine du Viking

SULFUR: A small amount of sulfur (about 5 ppm) is added after fermentation before the first racking

a royal Portuguese charter for the Douro Wine Company defined the wine production areas of the Douro valley

is history

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