Casa Ferreirinha Castas Escondidas 2018

With its origins dating back to 1952, Casa Ferreirinha was the first Douro producer dedicated entirely to making table wines, rather than Port. `Castas Escondidas` translates as `hidden varieties` and showcases some of the lesser known grape varieties of the Douro Valley. Touriga Fêmea, Tinta Francisca, Marufo and Bastardo. These grapes are sourced from a range of vineyard sites in the Douro Superior and Cima Corgo from a combination of Casa Ferreirinha owned vineyards and trusted growers. There is a significant proportion of fruit from old, low-yielding, field-blend plots in the blend. Deep ruby in colour. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits are married with spicy notes of pepper and cinnamon and hints of balsamic. On the palate, smooth and polished tannins create a velvety mouth feel, and a bright acidity carries the intense flavours onto the long and elegant finish.