Grapes sourced from 40-year-old vineyards planted on clay-schist soils, on the Beira Interior plateau in the Douro River basin, within the Douro International Natural Park, at altitudes above 750?metres. We selected the finest Tinta Roriz grapes, perfectly adapted to high altitude, complemented – depending on the year – by varying proportions of Touriga Nacional and Jaen, which add complexity and elegance to the blend. Hand-harvested, with total destemming and immediate crushing. Spontaneous fermentation with gentle maceration in cement tanks, using the traditional délestage technique. Malolactic fermentation in used barrels. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and cement eggs.