{"id":20523,"date":"2024-10-29T15:31:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quintasmvca.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=20523"},"modified":"2026-03-15T20:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:52:43","slug":"dona-cremilde-2022","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/quintasmvca.com\/en\/product\/dona-cremilde-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Dona Cremilde 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Year<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pa\u00eds<\/td>\n<td>Portugal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Region<\/td>\n<td>Douro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classification<\/td>\n<td>Doc Douro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Quinta de S\u00e3o Xisto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Soil<\/td>\n<td>Shale with low production potential and steep slopes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grape varieties<\/td>\n<td>Touriga Nacional and Franca predominate, combined with other traditional grape varieties from the region.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Viticultural Year<\/td>\n<td>The viticultural year of 2021\/2022 was characterized by a warm and dry winter, followed by an abnormally hot and dry spring and summer. Notable features include the low precipitation throughout most of the vegetative cycle and the high temperatures recorded in May, July, and August, which had a significant impact on the vine and grape ripening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Enologist<\/td>\n<td>Jorge Coutinho<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vinification<\/td>\n<td>The grapes are harvested into 20kg boxes and received at the winery (High Score). Manual sorting and destemming is followed by crushing in a granite press with traditional treading, maceration and alcoholic fermentation between the press and stainless steel vats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maturation<\/td>\n<td>After fermentation, in granite mills with foot treading and temperature control, maturation takes place over 12 months in a blend of stainless steel vats and French oak barrels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Keep<\/td>\n<td>After bottling, it must age for 2 months in the bottle to be fully enjoyed, with the certainty that it will benefit from maturing in the bottle, keeping all its characteristics intact for at least 10 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drinking<\/td>\n<td>Serve at 16\u00b0-18\u00b0, ideal with more intense dishes, meats and cheeses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tasting Notes<\/td>\n<td>Open color, with an intense ruby hue. The nose is very elegant and fresh, with a predominance of vibrant red fruit. The tannins are present but already well-rounded, suggesting it may improve with time. It is also very elegant on the palate, with freshness and acidity that indicate good aging potential. Persistent finish. It would pair well with a timbale of 'pica no ch\u00e3o'<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Technical Sheet<\/td>\n<td>14% alcohol, 5,1 g\/dm3 total acidity, 3,90 pH and 82 kcal\/100ml.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winery<\/td>\n<td>Maria Virginia Costa Almeida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dedicated to viticulture since the 19th century, the family of Maria Virginia Costa Almeida (MVCA) marks its presence along the upper bank of the River Douro.<\/p>\n<p>Dona Cremilde has it origin in Sao Xisto Vineyards located nearby Ferradora train station in Douro railway Line and results from a special combination of grape varieties, selected by our viticulture, winemaker and family team. Enjoy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc_item_button sc_button_wrap\"><a class=\"sc_button sc_button_decoration sc_button_size_normal sc_button_icon_left botaopublico\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publico.pt\/2025\/07\/04\/terroir\/critica\/dona-cremilde-tinto-2022-2138875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sc_button_text\"><span class=\"sc_button_title\">Read review in P\u00fablico<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Note on orders<\/strong>: free shipping on orders of 6 or more bottles to mainland Portugal. 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