Quinta de Ventozelo is a land of sensations, emotions, work and history. This Reserve sums it all up in a blend of grape varieties that combine the past, present and future of Ventozelo. It is a wine that cuts across the ages and circumstances with all of the class and quality of a Douro Valley wine aged in wood. Ruby in colour with floral and very mature red berry aromas and a hint of spices. Good acidity, silky and involving tannins, and a pleasant and very long finish. Pairs perfectly with grilled meats, salt cod and cheese.
At Quinta de Ventozelo, there is a feature that stands out in the landscape, a mark of the human influence on this land. It is a strong colour that paints the doors of the Estate’s warehouses, built in 1840. From this colour came a wine, a symbol of the calm and purity of our ecosystems and the freshness of our grapes – Azul de Ventozelo Red. Made from a blend of the 3 noblest grape varieties of the region, the simplicity of this red introduces the personality and potential of Ventozelo’s wines.
At Quinta de Ventozelo, every grape variety has a history. Syrah is all about surprise – revealing an unexpected personality for a variety that is not indigenous to the Douro region. To enhance its fruity and wild exuberance, we bottled it the very next year after harvesting. The result is this young Syrah Unoaked, a force of nature with plenty to say. A beautiful ruby colour with intense aromas of jam-like red berries and spices. Powerful but very rounded in the mouth, with fine and mature tannins. Pairs well with grilled meat dishes.