Douro / Quinta dos Murças

Assobio Red 2021

2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Red White Rose

Wine Concept

Respecting the winegrowing tradition of the world’s oldest demarcated region, the wines produced are based on the region’s indigenous varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they express the Douro’s freshest side.

Awards

Decanter

91 pts – Highly recommended | 2017

Wine Enthusiast

94 pts  2011

Wine Spectator

TOP 100 Best Values | 2015

90 pts | 2014

Mundus Vini

Prata | 2014

Ouro | 2012

Agriculture

It was a year marked by a winter that was warmer and drier than usual and a spring with large temperature fluctuations and rainfall. Early summer was marked by thunderstorms and heavy hail at the end of June and a cooler and more humid July. The temperatures increased in August, which accelerated ripening. We started harvesting the red grapes on 6 September, with good acidity and intensity.

SOIL GEOLOGY
Schist

AGE OF WINES
About 20 years old

Grape Varieties

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz

Vinification / Maturation

Manual harvest, sorting table, destemming, crushing, pre-fermentation cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperatures (max. 25ºC), pneumatic pressing.

10% of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.

More Information

DOURO – ALTITUDE – FRESHNESS

At the edge of Quinta dos Murças’ boundaries, we find a valley formed by steep slopes. In this place, primarily north-facing and more protected from the sun, when the wind blows, we can hear it whistle.

Assobio comes from vineyards such as these, from plots boasting unique characteristics and planted at higher altitudes. The product of the region’s most traditional grape varieties, our fresh and versatile red, white and rosé Assobios are distinctly gastronomic wines.

Wine Makers

Lourenço Charters

Colour

Red, with violet hues.

Aroma

Intense and lively, dominated by red fruits.

Palate

Good concentration, where its freshness and elegance stand out.

Sizes

375 ml   ·   750 ml   ·   1,5 l   ·   3 l   ·   5 l   ·   9 l

Bottling

November 2022

Alcohol/Volume

13 %

Total Acidity

5.2 g/l

pH

3.70