Description

At Quinta de Ventozelo, each grape variety is a story. The Sousão grape variety, originally from Minho, was located in the Douro in the 19th century. XVII, being often used in blended wines, thanks to its freshness and chromatic intensity. This endogenous Portuguese grape variety shows unparalleled performance in the cooler areas of Quinta de Ventozelo, allowing the production of a wine of surprising quality. A Douro with an unusual profile, balanced and extremely fresh.

Grape Varieties
Sousão

Tasting notes
It presents dark, opaque ruby color, typical on wines from the Sousão variety. Intense fruity aroma of ripe wild berries and red fruits, mainly blueberry and cherry. A mesmerizing wine, especially in the mouth, due to its crispy acidity, with smooth but structured tannins. A Douro wine with a surprising profile: balanced and extremely fresh.

How best to enjoy:
It is a gastronomic wine, mainly due to its freshness. Pairs perfectly with strong and rich texture dishes, especially of traditional Portuguese cuisine, such as lamprey, “sarrabulho” (pork blood stew) and grilled sardines.