SOCALCOS DO CÔA Reserva Red 2022

🥇 Gold Medal, 13th Upper Douro Wine Festival 2026 · Limited and numbered edition of 1,000 bottles

An age-worthy wine from the Upper Douro, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 100% hand-harvested from high-altitude, unirrigated schist vineyards, produced organically.

Nose: Ruby red in colour. Intense, with notes of ripe red fruits and a hint of compote, complemented by the toasty notes of French oak.

Palate: Round tannins and a smooth texture, with excellent structure. A long and persistent finish, characteristic of Upper Douro wines.

Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrels.

Cellaring: 12 to 15 years, bottles stored horizontally.

Serving temperature: 16–17°C. Grilled meats, roasts, game and more complex dishes. Soft or semi-soft cheeses.

Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz | DOC Douro | 15% vol. | 750ml

*Contains sulphites

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