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Socalco Douro Tinto 2019

Douro DOC

The Douro is a star region of Portugal. Renowned for centuries for its port, it now has a proven track record for its table wines, both red and white. Made by the exceptional João Maria Ramos, this is an authentic red with bright fruit and intensity.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, elegant ripe fruit, rounded tannins and freshness

Aroma

Scents of strawberry and blackberry, showing some maturity

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Socalco Douro Tinto 2019

More information

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • Portugal
  • Deep ruby
  • Vegetarian
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2027

The Douro is famous for port and now wines too. Due to incredibly steep vineyards and naturally low yields, making wine here is expensive. Socalco, however, is excellent value. It's made at a cellar founded by two famous wine figures – João Portugal Ramos, one of the country's most famous winemakers, instrumental in the quality revolution of its wines, and José Maria Soares Franco, winemaker of £200 per bottle Barca Velha, a top Douro red for 27 years. In 2007, they joined forces to start a new venture in the Upper Douro and the results have been impressive. Today, João's son, João Maria, has joined them as winemaker, and their wines continue to be terrific value. Made from classic port grapes, it has spicy dark fruit and freshness.

"Portugal's Douro makes wines with real elegance and depth, but those steep valleys are daunting" Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for Portugal
Map showing Douro DOC
Tasting note information