Quinta da Romaneira “R de Romaniera”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Quinta da Romaneira Syrah comes from a terraced vineyard parcel called “Malhadal” which is well-suited to this varietal, with classical/meaty Syrah aromatics and tremendous palate length.
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Elaboration: Fermented in stainless steel tanks for a period of 7 days where it then undergoes malolactic fermentation. 100% aged in 225 litre french oak barrels for 10 months, 20% new, 10% one year old and 70% two years old barrels.
Tasting Notes: Violet in color, very intense aromas of strawberry, orange and wild flowers. On the palate, it is fresh, with polished tannins silky texture and strong finish. Delicious aromatic profile, great structural balance and a palate full of intense flavors of fruit and spices that fuse with the tasty velvety tannins that give it a palate of great finesse.
PRESS
2017 – 91 Wine Spectator | 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.