Wine Concept

Respecting the tradition of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, these wines are produced only from native varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they express the cooler side of the Douro

Agriculture

2022 was an exceptionally hot and dry year.  Winter temperatures were 1.5ºC above average with 80% less precipitation. Spring continued the drier and warmer trend. In late August and September, however, temperatures dropped and helped the vines to complete their cycle. Rains from 12-15 September further helped to finish the maturation. The rosé harvest began on 22 August, 8 days earlier than the previous year, with good acidity and liveliness.

SOIL GEOLOGY
Schist

AVERAGE AGE OF VINEYARDS
10 years old.

Grape Varieties

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Rufete

Vinification / Maturation

Harvested and selected by hand, pneumatically crushed, subjected to alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures (12-14ºC).

In stainless steel vats.

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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.

Wine Makers

Lourenço Charters

Colour

Slightly reddish pink.

Aroma

Elegant, fresh red fruits come to the fore, while hints of vegetable aromas afford it greater freshness.

Palate

Delicate, elegant, with good acidity and a fresh and persistent finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

February 2023

Alcohol/Volume

12 %

Total Acidity

6.3 g/l

pH

3.14

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

0.6 g/l