In 1761, Portugal's de facto ruler, the Marquis of Pombal, ordered stone markers be placed around the Douro to delineate its best vineyards - Quinta da Pedra Alta was the only producer to have three markers on its property.
Prova No.62022 Touriga Nacional Rosé is the second experimental Rosado bottling from Quinta da Pedra Alta. The wine is refreshing and textured, and exceptionally drinkable.
Showing delicate aromas of red fruits, together with a floral lift, this Rosé is bursting with strawberries and raspberries with great texture and a sustained finish.
Once the grapes are picked our aim throughout is to preserve the aromatics and fresh flavours by gentle handling, and by keeping the fruit and juice as cool as possible. Picked early in the morning the grapes are whole bunch pressed as soon as they arrive at the winery and the juice drained off immediately. The juice is then fermented by wild yeasts at 15ºC so that the wine maintains primary fruit aromas and flavours. Throughout the process minimal handling and attention to detail, ensure that the delicate aromatics are not compromised. Fermented to dryness, the wine was matured sur lie for 10 months before being blended and bottled.
