Francisco "Xito" Olazabal is the master behind this beautiful wine. A vineyard steeped in history, this immense Estate is a standard bearer for the Douro and Portugal.
The Olazabal family, proud owners and descendants of the founder, Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, Since 1998, Winemaker Xito Olazabal has been pouring his passion into the character of his wines.
The wine comes from a tight selection of grapes produced in the oldest vineyards of the Quinta, aged over 35 years. It results from the combination of several varieties, in which Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca usually represent 90% and Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão the remaining 10%.
The grapes of each variety are harvested and vinified separately. After being crushed and destemmed in granite mills, they are trodden on foot. Subsequently, they are transferred to vats where fermentation takes place for eight days. After alcoholic fermentation the wine spends 16 to 18 months in barrel, divided between new and second year barrels, with proportions that vary from year to year.
Aromas of violets, flint and dark fruits follow through to a full body with super well-integrated tannins that are silky and polished. Intense flavours to this harmonious red.