Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca & Viosinho (white grape variety)

By picking very early, they are able to find lightness, and fresh red fruit character and low alcohol content. The Viosinho, as a white grape, brings an exotic and original side “palhete style” with very soft tannins. A wine to pair with “giggles”, and enjoy at any moment… !

Winemaking Process: Grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in 40kg crates. Upon arrival, the grapes are de-stemmed and slightly crushed before moving into the fermentation vat. The must is fermented in stainless steel vats, at a 24-26ºC. For the Dandy, we chose to press the juice at about two thirds of the fermentation process, so that wine can finish its alcoholic fermentation with no skin-contact for less extraction and softer tannins. The 8% of Viosinho is later added to the blend. The wine ages in used large french oak vats for 8 months until bottling.

Tasting Notes: This wine draws our attention at first for its light garnet colour – unusual for Douro reds. On the nose we get notes of cherry, raspberry and white flowers combined with cool hints of greens. On the palate we get a fun, vibrant style, with a light structure and smooth tannins, which together with its lower alcoholic content, offer a pleasureful and easy-drinking experience.

Food Pairings: Fabulous on its own as well as matching poultry, charcuterie, asian cuisine, mushrooms and light cheeses.