2017 Quinta da Boavista Vinha do Ujo Vinhas Velhas
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| Country | |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2040 |
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Quinta da Boavista is located near Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro River, and has an extraordinary view over the river. It is one of the most iconic estates in the demarcated region, known not only for its historic link to the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 36 hectares of high quality vines.
Vinha do Ujo stands for decades of dedication and attention to detail to ensure that this wine shows its charismatic expression of a unique terroir.
Vinha do Ujo was planted before 1930 on horizontal terraces predating the phylloxera (grape louse) and the land is supported by small slate walls. With over 25 grape varieties , diversity is guaranteed and only achievable from such old vines. They are spread over small terraces facing north with an altitude varying between 180 and 210 meters. These vines are curated year after year by the experienced hands of those who have lived in the Douro for generations.
The Boavista Vinha do Ujo is a Vinhas Velhas (+90 years old) or Vieile vignes (VV). To ensure the characteristics of the varietals contained in this field blend, Quinta da Boavista uses manual harvesting and manual grape grading processes, followed by gentle berry debarking and crushing. The grape fermentation takes place in new 500 liter French wooden barrels. After a period of maceration, the resulting wine is aged for 16-20 months in 225 liter French oak barriques barrels. The wines are not filtered or cold stabilized and therefore they can produce a sediment with age.
With an appealing and challenging ruby red color, this Quinta da Boavista Vinha do Ujo is inviting. Subtle at first, it unravels its character in the glass. With notes of wood intertwined with fine notes of spice, it captivates for its aromas of blueberries and other wild berries. Delicate in the beginning, it quickly takes over and reveals its multiple complex layers in a subtle and exciting way. A wine that impresses with its length and that will improve even further with the years. Only around 1,200 bottles are made of this unique wine in the top years. Parker writes in his review (95/100 Parker) "... Wherever the ceiling is, however, you won't regret drinking this.... "
FACT: in the tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Winery | Quinta da Boavista |
| Grape | Blend Rood |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
95
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2021 - 2037
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Mar 2021
Source
End of March 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2017 Vinha do Ujo Vinhas Velhas is a single-parcel wine, the parcel (Ujo) having been planted in 1930. It was aged for 20 months in two-thirds new French barriques and comes in at 14% alcohol. From the overachievers to the curiously understated, there is a common theme with most of the winery's submissions in this report--a bit too much new oak at the beginning. It perhaps marks this wine, initially, the most. This is all sweet vanilla just now, the fruit having been submerged. That said, as with its siblings, this begins to pull in the wood with some air. Then, the wine simply coats the palate with lush fruit and velvety texture. Its finesse and precision make it seem very impressive. As with the rest, the tannins are surprisingly ripe here, making this easy to drink right now. It does make me wonder where this somewhat understated Tinto is going at this price level; it needs to develop more. Still, of the group in this report, this would be my pick on a purely qualitative basis (I'd have other picks for value). It drank beautifully a couple hours later too. It should get better over the next several years and hold well, but it has something to prove if it still has some additional upside potential. For the moment, I'm leaning up. Wherever the ceiling is, however, you won't regret drinking this. There were just 1,200 bottles produced.
This Quinta was acquired by Sogevinus in mid-2020, hence the new producer name. The wines were formerly listed under Lima & Smith. These 2017s were the last made by the Lima & Smith team (and the labels still indicate that), but the inventory is now controlled and distributed by Sogevinus, so I've made the change now. Sogevinus says that 2020 was the first harvest at Quinta da Boavista with the Sogevinus technical team under the supervision of Jean-Claude Berrouet, who remains connected to this project. Needless to say, the wines are small-production wines, so if you are interested, jump on whatever you find. Losing the Quinta is a great loss to Lima & Smith, no doubt; the Douro wines Lima & Smith make from their Quinta das Tecedeiras property are not nearly as impressive, but Sogevinus acquired a prize.
Regarding the farming going forward here, and at Kopke and other Sogevinus properties, Ana Pereira described the winery's sustainability initiatives:
"All our Quintas (including now Quinta da Boavista) are under the umbrella of a sustainable production program which is based on three things: integrated production of wine (IPW), biodiversity protection and precision viticulture. As for the first two points, our biggest challenge is the application of sustainable practices in the vineyards, to be supportive of the local environment by reducing the use of phytochemicals and increasing protection of biodiversity. There is a permanent strip of grass between the vine rows in all the company's vineyards, and the slopes of both the paths and the one-row vine terraces are cultivated with indigenous plant species. These are monitored and managed to guarantee a long flowering period that enables the natural enemies of pests to live longer in the vineyard. We also have the “Eyesontraps” system. ADVID is currently leading this project that works as an intelligent solution for plague prevention, supporting local temperature registration, automated insect detection in traps and treatment recommendation for detected plagues in the vineyards.
"Finally, also in order to reduce the usage of pesticides in the vineyard and to increase biodiversity, we have been using a technique we call 'sexual confusion' to protect the vines against the grapevine moth. This technique consists in diffusing a compound similar to the pheromones issued by the females of the insect, which causes disruption in the communication between male and female specimens, preventing them from mating and therefore laying viable eggs. In the Demarcated Region of Douro, Quinta de S. Luiz was [a] pioneer in using this innovative method which began in 2000 and is used across 90 hectares of vines. Besides being safe for humans and non-pollutant, the sexual confusion technique is also environmentally interesting because, unlike the chemical insecticides, it does not interfere with the natural enemies of the vines’ pests. These practices have proven sufficient to keep down the outbreaks of the grapevine moths to levels that make the use of insecticides unnecessary."
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For the start of Quinta da Boavista, we go back to the first demarcation of this wine region in the Douro, in 1756. The estate is clearly documented on renowned maps from 1843 made by the owner Joseph James Forrester (Baron van Forrester). These maps later became known as important references for the area: "Mappa do Paiz Vinhateiro do Alto Douro" (1843) and "Douro Portuguez e Paiz Adjacente" (1848). In the intervening years up to 2020, the winery has had its fair share of owners and challenges.
But over the years, the expertise in the winery has grown steadily. This was given a boost when Sogevinus Fine Wines, one of the largest Douro wine groups, bought the winery in 2020. Despite Quinta da Boavista's long existence, since 2020 the winery has experienced exponential growth in expertise & quality and has been known ever since as the Douro icon.
Because it all started in the Douro: This majestic river, which enters Portugal from Spain to the Atlantic Ocean, in Porto, is the backbone of one of the most authentic and unique wine regions in the world. It is home to an impressive variety of indigenous varieties and many Vinhas Velhas (old vines). On the right bank of the river is the iconic estate of Quinta da Boavista, with 36 hectares of high-quality vines. These vineyards are spread over a dazzling geometric setting of hand-built terraces and supported by small slate walls, typical of the region. Some terraces are almost eight meters high and this, together with the extreme climate and dramatic steep slopes, makes for a unique terroir.
The wines of Quinta da Boavista are among the absolute Grand Crus of Portugal. The Vinhas Vehas Ujo and Oratorio have become international icon wines.
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Quinta da Boavista is located near Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro River, and has an extraordinary view over the river. It is one of the most iconic estates in the demarcated region, known not only for its historic link to the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 36 hectares of high quality vines.
Vinha do Ujo stands for decades of dedication and attention to detail to ensure that this wine shows its charismatic expression of a unique terroir.
Vinha do Ujo was planted before 1930 on horizontal terraces predating the phylloxera (grape louse) and the land is supported by small slate walls. With over 25 grape varieties , diversity is guaranteed and only achievable from such old vines. They are spread over small terraces facing north with an altitude varying between 180 and 210 meters. These vines are curated year after year by the experienced hands of those who have lived in the Douro for generations.
The Boavista Vinha do Ujo is a Vinhas Velhas (+90 years old) or Vieile vignes (VV). To ensure the characteristics of the varietals contained in this field blend, Quinta da Boavista uses manual harvesting and manual grape grading processes, followed by gentle berry debarking and crushing. The grape fermentation takes place in new 500 liter French wooden barrels. After a period of maceration, the resulting wine is aged for 16-20 months in 225 liter French oak barriques barrels. The wines are not filtered or cold stabilized and therefore they can produce a sediment with age.
With an appealing and challenging ruby red color, this Quinta da Boavista Vinha do Ujo is inviting. Subtle at first, it unravels its character in the glass. With notes of wood intertwined with fine notes of spice, it captivates for its aromas of blueberries and other wild berries. Delicate in the beginning, it quickly takes over and reveals its multiple complex layers in a subtle and exciting way. A wine that impresses with its length and that will improve even further with the years. Only around 1,200 bottles are made of this unique wine in the top years. Parker writes in his review (95/100 Parker) "... Wherever the ceiling is, however, you won't regret drinking this.... "
FACT: in the tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Winery | Quinta da Boavista |
| Grape | Blend Rood |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
Parker
Rating
95
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2021 - 2037
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Mar 2021
Source
End of March 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2017 Vinha do Ujo Vinhas Velhas is a single-parcel wine, the parcel (Ujo) having been planted in 1930. It was aged for 20 months in two-thirds new French barriques and comes in at 14% alcohol. From the overachievers to the curiously understated, there is a common theme with most of the winery's submissions in this report--a bit too much new oak at the beginning. It perhaps marks this wine, initially, the most. This is all sweet vanilla just now, the fruit having been submerged. That said, as with its siblings, this begins to pull in the wood with some air. Then, the wine simply coats the palate with lush fruit and velvety texture. Its finesse and precision make it seem very impressive. As with the rest, the tannins are surprisingly ripe here, making this easy to drink right now. It does make me wonder where this somewhat understated Tinto is going at this price level; it needs to develop more. Still, of the group in this report, this would be my pick on a purely qualitative basis (I'd have other picks for value). It drank beautifully a couple hours later too. It should get better over the next several years and hold well, but it has something to prove if it still has some additional upside potential. For the moment, I'm leaning up. Wherever the ceiling is, however, you won't regret drinking this. There were just 1,200 bottles produced.
This Quinta was acquired by Sogevinus in mid-2020, hence the new producer name. The wines were formerly listed under Lima & Smith. These 2017s were the last made by the Lima & Smith team (and the labels still indicate that), but the inventory is now controlled and distributed by Sogevinus, so I've made the change now. Sogevinus says that 2020 was the first harvest at Quinta da Boavista with the Sogevinus technical team under the supervision of Jean-Claude Berrouet, who remains connected to this project. Needless to say, the wines are small-production wines, so if you are interested, jump on whatever you find. Losing the Quinta is a great loss to Lima & Smith, no doubt; the Douro wines Lima & Smith make from their Quinta das Tecedeiras property are not nearly as impressive, but Sogevinus acquired a prize.
Regarding the farming going forward here, and at Kopke and other Sogevinus properties, Ana Pereira described the winery's sustainability initiatives:
"All our Quintas (including now Quinta da Boavista) are under the umbrella of a sustainable production program which is based on three things: integrated production of wine (IPW), biodiversity protection and precision viticulture. As for the first two points, our biggest challenge is the application of sustainable practices in the vineyards, to be supportive of the local environment by reducing the use of phytochemicals and increasing protection of biodiversity. There is a permanent strip of grass between the vine rows in all the company's vineyards, and the slopes of both the paths and the one-row vine terraces are cultivated with indigenous plant species. These are monitored and managed to guarantee a long flowering period that enables the natural enemies of pests to live longer in the vineyard. We also have the “Eyesontraps” system. ADVID is currently leading this project that works as an intelligent solution for plague prevention, supporting local temperature registration, automated insect detection in traps and treatment recommendation for detected plagues in the vineyards.
"Finally, also in order to reduce the usage of pesticides in the vineyard and to increase biodiversity, we have been using a technique we call 'sexual confusion' to protect the vines against the grapevine moth. This technique consists in diffusing a compound similar to the pheromones issued by the females of the insect, which causes disruption in the communication between male and female specimens, preventing them from mating and therefore laying viable eggs. In the Demarcated Region of Douro, Quinta de S. Luiz was [a] pioneer in using this innovative method which began in 2000 and is used across 90 hectares of vines. Besides being safe for humans and non-pollutant, the sexual confusion technique is also environmentally interesting because, unlike the chemical insecticides, it does not interfere with the natural enemies of the vines’ pests. These practices have proven sufficient to keep down the outbreaks of the grapevine moths to levels that make the use of insecticides unnecessary."
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For the start of Quinta da Boavista, we go back to the first demarcation of this wine region in the Douro, in 1756. The estate is clearly documented on renowned maps from 1843 made by the owner Joseph James Forrester (Baron van Forrester). These maps later became known as important references for the area: "Mappa do Paiz Vinhateiro do Alto Douro" (1843) and "Douro Portuguez e Paiz Adjacente" (1848). In the intervening years up to 2020, the winery has had its fair share of owners and challenges.
But over the years, the expertise in the winery has grown steadily. This was given a boost when Sogevinus Fine Wines, one of the largest Douro wine groups, bought the winery in 2020. Despite Quinta da Boavista's long existence, since 2020 the winery has experienced exponential growth in expertise & quality and has been known ever since as the Douro icon.
Because it all started in the Douro: This majestic river, which enters Portugal from Spain to the Atlantic Ocean, in Porto, is the backbone of one of the most authentic and unique wine regions in the world. It is home to an impressive variety of indigenous varieties and many Vinhas Velhas (old vines). On the right bank of the river is the iconic estate of Quinta da Boavista, with 36 hectares of high-quality vines. These vineyards are spread over a dazzling geometric setting of hand-built terraces and supported by small slate walls, typical of the region. Some terraces are almost eight meters high and this, together with the extreme climate and dramatic steep slopes, makes for a unique terroir.
The wines of Quinta da Boavista are among the absolute Grand Crus of Portugal. The Vinhas Vehas Ujo and Oratorio have become international icon wines.
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