2022 Wine & Soul Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas

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 vineyard with very old vines of 2 hectares in Vale de Mendiz next to Quinta do Noval. From the first harvest, the couple has become among the icons of the Douro and are nationally and internationally praised for the charm and character of their wines that represent the unique terroir of the Douro region. In 2009, the couple inherited Quinta da Manoella, a fantastic estate with mainly very old vineyards that are oriented to the south.

The Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas from Wine & Soul is made from 30 indigenous grape varieties that grow on a very old vineyard of more than 100 years old. As soon as the grapes are perfectly ripe it is time to harvest, the grapes are very strictly 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. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks followed by no less than 20 months of aging in new (30%) and used (70%) French oak barrels.

The very complex Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas shows intense aromas of black fruit, cassis and plums on the nose. Ripe, round, balanced on the palate with aromas of plum, cassis, blackberries, dark chocolate, mineral and subtle spiciness with a graceful intense finish. Perfect in combination with red meat and game dishes with strong sauces and hard cheeses. 95/100 Parker.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often 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.