Séries Rufete Red 2017 D.O.C. Douro Real Companhia Velha

The Series wine line represents a passion for innovation and experimentation in the search for new styles. This project highlights the behind-the-scenes work developed by Real Companhia Velha's oenology and viticulture team, through a range of over 30 native varieties (some close to extinction) planted on our farms over the past 20 years.The "Series" wine line represents a passion for innovation, experimentation and the demand for new wines and styles.Rufete is a very old grape variety, which has always been present in the Douro's ancient vineyards, but has never been among the region's most famous castes. With an elegant profile, soft tannin, but with wild and rustic expressions.Rufete has presented itself with one of the most interesting varieties to come out of the Douro region in recent times.It's worth noting that deep down, we find a new Douro in the old Douro.A very old grape variety present in the Douro's ancient vineyards, it has a profile of little color, generating a wine with structure and volume on the palate, unlike what is sought after today in the Douro.Vinification and ageing The wine is aged in used French oak barrels for a period of 12 months until bottling.Store the bottles in a cool, light-free place.It is best served with tartares or carpacios, octopus, goat's cheese, fish and baked meats. Serve at 16ºC. Rufete 2017Jorge Nogueira Œnologue "SERIES" - Real Companhia Velha