The property is comprised of a small quay in the river, which was simultaneously used as a wharf for loading the typical rabelo boats; as well as a small rustic house (cottage), fully rebuilt, which displays an inscription found in the door threshold dating from 1839. The typical and old Douro terrace walls in the property are witness to the history of the vineyard.
QUINTA DO JAVALI | TOURIGA NACIONAL | RED 2012 | DOC DOURO
Quinta do Javali is a small wine property with 18ha dedicated to vines. It sits on the left bank of the Douro river, in the parish of Nagozelo do Douro – S. João da Pesqueira, a place with vineyard tradition since the beginning of the production of Port wine for export, in the late 17th, early 18th centuries.
Grape:
Touriga Nacional 100%
Vintage:
2012
Appellation:
DOC Douro
Country:
Portugal
Soil:
Schist
Colour:
Deep red with violet reflexes.
Aroma:
Very expressive nose, predominantly black ripe fruit notes, with some hints of floral aromas (violet). Highlight the toasty notes of the barrel.
Aging:
12 months aging in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
The mouth press for the elegant structure, without being aggressive, guarantees a good persistence, in line with attractive notes of toasted oak barrels.
Food Pairing:
Cured Beef Steaks, Mature Cheeses, Game birds, Spicy Foods, fatty fishes like Salmon and Tuna.
Serving Temperature:
18ºC
Alcohol:
14% Vol
The year of 2012
The Douro grapes this year were in lovely condition, with small berries giving excellent
colour and flavours and the musts looked really first-rate. Early tastings confirm considerable acidity and freshness in the samples. Not all vineyards produced great wines as the drought caused some stress to the more exposed vines and to the drier parcels, but overall this year was a remarkable example of how our Douro vines can cope with drought, as long as it is not too hot. Lower than normal temperatures for the time of year accompanied the heavy rainfall at the beginning of the year, which caused delays to the start of the new growth cycle of the vine, and all subsequent stages.
However, in July and August the hot and dry weather, with practically no rainfall and very high temperatures at times, resulted in a slight imbalance in the ripening process.
