Smooth, complex, elegant. The winemaker won’t (can’t) say what grapes are in this cuz it’s a field blend from old vines that date back 100 years. If you were that old you’d have some damn good stories to tell as well. Crack this open, sit back and let the tales pour over your tongue.
What The Sommelier Says
Deep ruby in color, this wine has an aroma of wild fruits, anise, rockrose and a hint of wood smoke. Intense in the mouth, with layers of complexity based on freshness and elegance that gives it a rich and persistent aftertaste.
Pairs well with…
…elegance, like a grilled medium-rare filet mignon with horseradish on the side, or dressed, roast pheasant.
Body
80
Acidity
40
Sweetness
20
Tannin
80
About The Winemakers
Kranemann Wine Estates was founded by Christoph Kranemann, a German wine enthusiast and renowned North American surgeon, who fell in love with Portugal’s Douro region. His passion for wine began in the late 1980s during his professional travels, which included visits to over 200 wineries in Australia. Although the idea of becoming a wine producer was initially impractical, his dream became more tangible after meeting his Portuguese wife in 2004. Frequent trips to Portugal led him to discover local wines, grape varieties, and ultimately, the Douro region. His love for history and architecture played a significant role in his decision to purchase Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias, a historic property dating back to the 12th century, which became the foundation of his wine and wine tourism project.
In 2018, Kranemann Wine Estates was officially established after Christoph acquired the iconic Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias from Colt Resources. Located in the Távora Valley in a unique part of the Douro with high-altitude vineyards and schist and granite soils, the estate is now the centerpiece of a new winemaking and wine tourism initiative. Kranemann Wine Estates focuses on producing exceptional DOC Douro and Port wines that reflect the distinct terroir of the region, with an emphasis on excellence, originality, and differentiation in the globally recognized Douro Wine Region.
About The Winemakers
Kranemann Wine Estates was founded by Christoph Kranemann, a German wine enthusiast and renowned North American surgeon, who fell in love with Portugal’s Douro region. His passion for wine began in the late 1980s during his professional travels, which included visits to over 200 wineries in Australia. Although the idea of becoming a wine producer was initially impractical, his dream became more tangible after meeting his Portuguese wife in 2004. Frequent trips to Portugal led him to discover local wines, grape varieties, and ultimately, the Douro region. His love for history and architecture played a significant role in his decision to purchase Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias, a historic property dating back to the 12th century, which became the foundation of his wine and wine tourism project.
In 2018, Kranemann Wine Estates was officially established after Christoph acquired the iconic Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias from Colt Resources. Located in the Távora Valley in a unique part of the Douro with high-altitude vineyards and schist and granite soils, the estate is now the centerpiece of a new winemaking and wine tourism initiative. Kranemann Wine Estates focuses on producing exceptional DOC Douro and Port wines that reflect the distinct terroir of the region, with an emphasis on excellence, originality, and differentiation in the globally recognized Douro Wine Region.
Region: Douro
Region: Douro
The wines of the Douro Valley are known for their depth, complexity, and aging potential. The soil is predominantly schist, a type of metamorphic rock that retains heat and helps to ripen the grapes. The region’s unique terroir, combined with the use of indigenous grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques, create wines that are rich, complex, and full of character.
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