Quinta da Romaneira Douro “Sino da Romaneira”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Sino, meaning “bell” in Portugese, pays homage to Romaneira’s history by referencing the bell that hangs above the door of the quinta
Varietal Composition: 40% Touriga Franca 30% Tinta Roriz 20% Tinto Cão 10% Touriga Nacional
Elaboration: Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 6 days, followed by malolactic fermentation for two weeks. 100% aged in oak barrels for 10 months, 30% 2nd year and 70% 3rd year French oak 225lts barrels.
Tasting Notes: The wine presents a colour of a very lively red hue. Fresh and elegant with seductive fruit, balanced and engaging with soft tannins, characteristic of this wine, which express the beauty of the Quinta da Romaneira wild flora.
PRESS
2012 – 90 Wine Spectator
2017 – 91 Wine Enthusiast
2019 – 90 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The 1,100 acre spread of Quinta da Romaneira is widely considered one of the Douro Valley’s most breathtaking estates. The winery began producing port in 1872, but was not legally allowed to bottle under its own name until 1986 when DO changes gave single quintas the authority to do so.
Christian Seely purchased Romaneira in 2004 with plans to put the winery shoulder to shoulder with the Douro’s top names in terms of reputation and quality. Seely and winemaker Antonio Agrellos understand what such ambition means – They are the dynamic duo behind the much celebrated rebirth of another great property, Quinta do Noval (which sits literally next door), which they’ve operated for the past twenty years.
The entire Romaneira vineyard estate is classified “A” (the highest mark that can be obtained in the Douro) and the house focuses almost completely on unfortified dry wines and vintage style port.