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Respecting the winegrowing tradition of the world’s oldest demarcated region, the wines produced are based on the region’s indigenous varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they express the Douro’s freshest side.
Decanter
91 pts – Highly recommended | 2017
Wine Enthusiast
94 pts 2011
Wine Spectator
TOP 100 Best Values | 2015
90 pts | 2014
Mundus Vini
Prata | 2014
Ouro | 2012
It was a year marked by a winter that was warmer and drier than usual and a spring with large temperature fluctuations and rainfall. Early summer was marked by thunderstorms and heavy hail at the end of June and a cooler and more humid July. The temperatures increased in August, which accelerated ripening. We started harvesting the red grapes on 6 September, with good acidity and intensity.
SOIL GEOLOGY
Schist
AGE OF WINES
About 20 years old
Manual harvest, sorting table, destemming, crushing, pre-fermentation cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperatures (max. 25ºC), pneumatic pressing.
10% of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.
DOURO – ALTITUDE – FRESHNESS
At the edge of Quinta dos Murças’ boundaries, we find a valley formed by steep slopes. In this place, primarily north-facing and more protected from the sun, when the wind blows, we can hear it whistle.
Assobio comes from vineyards such as these, from plots boasting unique characteristics and planted at higher altitudes. The product of the region’s most traditional grape varieties, our fresh and versatile red, white and rosé Assobios are distinctly gastronomic wines.
Lourenço Charters
Red, with violet hues.
Intense and lively, dominated by red fruits.
Good concentration, where its freshness and elegance stand out.