Frey Grande Tinto 018
Pinot Tinto, Touriga and Rufete undergoing free fermentation of whole bunches in lagar with carbonic fermentation and gentle treading. From barrel to bottle. Elegant structure.
The Douro Valley, Portugal’s historic heart of winemaking, captivates with its dramatic terraced vineyards and celebrated wines. Famous for Port wine and exceptional reds, the region’s steep slopes along the Douro River create a unique terroir influenced by a continental climate. Indigenous grape varieties like Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz thrive here, producing wines with bold character and age-worthy complexity. Recognized as the world’s first demarcated wine region, the Douro Valley exemplifies a blend of tradition and modernity.
Pinot Tinto, Touriga and Rufete undergoing free fermentation of whole bunches in lagar with carbonic fermentation and gentle treading. From barrel to bottle. Elegant structure.
The vintage of the resilient ones, the same vineyard, in the same profile of red wine with an elegant structure and long finish.
high altitude vines, of 700mt, with seven traditional Douro grapes, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca and Bastardo.
Whole bunch foot stomped in granite lagar, spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, no temperature control, after 2 to 3 months in stainless steel in malolactic fermentation, stages for 18 months in used oak barrels, and ages in bottle before coming out to the market.
Complex, ripe red fruit, spiced notes. polished tannins, and lively acidity, that brings in balance.
Closer to Serra do Marão, is made from a field blend of old vines, in schist soils it ferments and stages for 8 month in cement vessels.
Presents a bright ruby color, expressive aromas of red and black fruits, flowers, pepper and mineral notes.
Light, elegant, vibrant with smooth tannins.
Intense red in color, the nose offers a harmony between wood and red fruits. On the palate, it has smooth notes of red fruits in perfect harmony with the toasting of French oak. Balanced acidity, complex structure and freshness in a long finish.
Located almost at the border with Spain, the dryest and warm area in Douro, its a more structured and fuller body wine, compared to Cima Corgo, or Baixo Corgo, but follows the same recipe, field blend from old vines, spontaneous fermentation and stage for 8 months in cement vessels.
Bright, deep, ruby color, ripe red and black fruits, floral notes, smoke and spices. Bolder body, firm but polished tannins, and fresh minerality to balance out the ripeness.