Legado - Douro Doc Reserva Red 2023

LEGADO Douro DOC Red 2023

There are wines that pass.
There are wines that stay. Legado belongs to the latter group.

It is born on the steep slopes of the Pinhão River, in poor schist soils that concentrate energy and character. The color is deep ruby. On the nose, ripe black fruits and blueberries emerge in layers, followed by elegant notes of fig, mocha, and cocoa. The wood is precisely integrated — half of the blend ages for 12 months in French oak — bringing structure and complexity without masking the fruit.

On the palate, it reveals remarkable freshness, excellent balance, and firm, fine-grained tannins. It is structured, yet polished. Intense, yet elegant. The finish is long, persistent, and sophisticated.

A Douro with presence, made for serious dining and moments that demand more than an ordinary wine.

Region: DOC Douro
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
Vinification: Cold maceration (5 days), 10 days fermentation with daily délestage; 50% of the wine aged 12 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol Content: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/dm³
Total Sugars: 0.8 g/dm³
Style: Structured, elegant, and age-worthy red wine
Food Pairing: Roasts, red meats, intense cheeses
Serving: 16º–18ºC

Content: 750 ml