Symington Family Estates AltanoDouro Reserva Red 2020

Name: Douro Reserva Red
Brand: Symington Family Estates Altano
SKU: VIN-017306
Price: 98.7 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 17306

£16.45 inc VAT

£98.70 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Douro, Portugal

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Symington Family Estates Altano

Alcohol: 13.7%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Charles Symington and Pedro Correia

Grape: Red Port Blend

Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca

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Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Symington Family Estates Altano

Alcohol: 13.7%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Charles Symington and Pedro Correia

Grape: Red Port Blend

Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca

Product Notes

Altano Douro Reserva Red wine, produced by the renowned Symington Family Estates, embodies the rich heritage of winemaking in the Douro Valley. This luminous, full-bodied red exudes a complex bouquet of dark berries, spice and subtle oak. On the palate, it showcases a compelling fusion of freshness and matureness, delivering round tannins, concentrated flavours and an impressive finish. The robust character of this wine lends itself well to hearty meals, making it a delightful accompaniment to traditional British dishes. The Symington Family Estates' Altano Douro Reserva is a splendid example of Portuguese viticulture, promising an unforgettable wine indulgence.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby-red colour. Forest floor aromas with eucalyptus and resin notes ending with a hint of peppers. On the palate, full yet supple red fruit flavours are lifted by the polished tannins that give the wine great structure and balance. The rich, ripe fruit is pure and focused with a taut edge, suggesting good ageing potential.

About the Winery

Founded in the late 19th century, the Symington Family Estates encapsulates an irrefutable passion for winemaking. Reigning from the sun-drenched terrains of Portugal, the Altano subgroup is a popular asset under the family's winemaking umbrella.

A perceptible display of family tradition, harmonised with a clear-cut approach to modern viticulture, the Altano winery sits in the heart of Portugal’s most eminent winemaking region, Douro Valley. Sprawling over high-altitude, sun-drenched plateaus and plunging valleys, the wild, rugged beauty of the Douro renders it a sight to behold. Yet, what truly distinguishes this valley is its ancient tradition of winemaking that spans centuries.

The Altano winery taps into this tradition with pride. Maintaining a clear respect for its roots, the wine produced here showcases the unique characteristics of its environment, capturing the essence of the Douro Valley’s complex terroir. The facilities at the winery are as impressive as the wine, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to aid in the production of their exceptional range of wines. Whether it's the bold reds, crisp whites, or the sumptuous Ports, the wine has a signature style; elegant, balanced and delightfully Portuguese.

Collaboration is at the heart of the Altano winery approach: from loyal, hardworking vineyard staff to the careful hands that craft each bottle, representing conversant knowledge and an opportunity to share in the quintessence of what makes the Douro Valley unforgettable.

Altano's success is not to be encapsulated strictly in flavours or aromas, it is about appreciating a distinct form of art – prevailing, evolving, adapting. The family's respect for the craft, in tandem with their acknowledgement of progress, creativity, and innovation. All of these factors contribute to making the Altano Winery, a beacon of winemaking excellence on a global scale.

But at its' core, the heartbeat of this winery emanates from a simple ethos: authentic winemaking, inspired by tradition, shaped by nature, and delivered with passion.

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