2022 Wine & Soul Pintas Character

Wine & Soul was founded in 2001 by Sandra Tavares da Silva (Quinta do Vale D. Maria and Quinta de Chocapalha) and her husband Jorge Borges (then Niepoort, now Passadouro). The name Wine & Soul was chosen because the winemakers put their heart and soul into making wines that symbolize their lives. They bought a 2-hectare vineyard with very old vines in Vale de Mendiz next to Quinta do Noval. From the first harvest, the couple has become icons of the Douro and is nationally and internationally acclaimed for the charm and character of their wines that represent the unique terroir of the Douro region.

The Wine & Soul Pintas Character is a blend of 30 different grape varieties that reflect the unique character of the Douro including Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Rufete, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão from the 45 year old vineyard in Vale de Mendiz adjacent to the acclaimed Pintas vineyard. As soon as it is time to harvest, all the grapes are selected and destemmed after which they are traditionally crushed with the feet in lagares (large concrete tubs). By crushing the grapes with the feet, as much color as possible and less rough tannins are added to the final wine because in this way few grape seeds are crushed that release these rough tannins. The must is then fermented for 10 days after which the wine is allowed to age for 18 months in French oak barrels.

The Character is handsome on the nose with cassis, cherries and plums. In the mouth very rich and powerful with notes of ripe black fruit and dark chocolate with silky ripe tannins followed by a long finish with a pleasant freshness. Very nice in combination with red meat, rich game dishes and hard cheeses.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.