Revista de Vinhos
94/100
Colheita
Colheita 1995 captures the tension of a year that tested patience and rewarded those who waited. After a hot summer and a perfectly timed rain in early September, the grapes reached ideal balance. Nearly three decades in old oak casks shaped a wine with quiet power: dried orange peel, hazelnut, and warm spice unfold slowly, with a finish that lingers like memory.
1995
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Medium-intensity brick hue
AROMA
Pronounced aromatic intensity, with striking notes of caramel, quince jam, walnuts, toast, black pepper, and coffee. A complex and expressive wine.
PALATE
High acidity balances the sweetness beautifully. It opens with a spicy, peppery profile, gradually gaining a velvety texture and finishing smooth, long, and caramel-driven.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Undetermined
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol - 20,00% Total Acidity - 5,4 (g/l) pH - 3,21 Residual Sugar - 114 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The 1995 growing season in the Douro was well-balanced, with a hot, dry summer and cool nights during harvest—ideal for slow ripening and freshness. Harvest began in mid-September with healthy, well-ripened fruit.
Fermentation:
Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats with wild (spontaneous) yeasts.
Aging:
The wine spent 2 years in stainless steel, followed by 15 years in 4,000L oak vats, and has since matured in used 600L casks. In total, 30 years of aging in used wood.
Winemaker:
Mariana Rosária
FOOD PAIRING
The 1995 Colheita shows remarkable concentration and impressive acidity. It pairs beautifully with bold, creamy cheeses, spiced desserts, or those made with dried fruits — and is equally memorable when enjoyed on its own.
