Douro Gran Reserva 2019 Quinta da Corte

Douro DOC Grande Reserva 2019

An authentic expression of the Douro

Douro Grande Reserva 2019 captures the purest identity of the valley’s terroir. Produced in a hot, dry vintage, this wine is made from a careful selection of native grapes grown on schist soils in the historic “Les Rochers” plot. The Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca varieties bring elegance, depth, and structure. Fermentation occurs naturally, using indigenous yeasts in cement vats and wooden truncated-cone tanks. It is then aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle, maintaining its aromatic precision and expressive purity.

In the vineyard and the cellar

Viticulture follows sustainable practices: each plot is treated individually, and vine care is kept minimal to respect natural balance. Harvesting is manual, with selection both in the vineyard and at the winery. In the cellar, the approach is non-intrusive: natural fermentations, gentle extractions, and long maturation times. Quinta da Côrte believes in accompanying the wine rather than controlling it.

Deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, ripe black fruits, sweet spices, cocoa, and hints of warm stone. The palate is generous and full, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a long, balsamic finish.

Technical sheet

• Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca

• Harvest: hand-picked

• Vinification: cement and wooden vats

• Ageing: 12 months in second-use oak barrels

• Soil: schist

• Vintage: 2019

• Alcohol: 14%

• Format: 0.75 l

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

• Ageing potential: 10 years

Quinta da Côrte – The schist soul of the Douro

Nestled in the heart of the Douro, on hills shaped by time and human hands, Quinta da Côrte embodies the nobility of Portuguese wine heritage, rooted in a unique schist terroir. This historic estate reflects a long-standing tradition and an artisanal approach to viticulture.

A legacy carved in stone

The estate’s viticultural origins date back to 1814, when early records describe the land’s vocation for vine growing. Among its plots, the legendary Parcel 505 stands out — one of the oldest post-phylloxera vineyards, home to more than 100 mixed varieties, a true genetic treasure of the Douro. Initially devoted to Port wine production, Quinta da Côrte began crafting DOC Douro wines under its own name in 2013, when it joined the Philippe Austruy portfolio. Since then, it has upheld a vision rooted in identity, time, and respect for nature.

Austruy philosophy: wine shaped by place and rhythm

As part of the Vignes Austruy, Quinta da Côrte shares values with estates like Château Malescasse in Haut-Médoc, Commanderie de Peyrassol in Provence, and Tenuta Casenuove in Tuscany. Here, the guiding principle is clear: let the land speak.

Work in the vineyard follows a natural rhythm, free from forced intervention. Each harvest is the result of close observation and a slow, mindful pace. The approach is sustainable and parcel-specific, with all 22 plots cultivated differently and each vine treated individually.

In the cellar: nothing is rushed

The same philosophy continues in the winery: vinifications are never forced. Fermentations are allowed to follow their course naturally, with the sole purpose of expressing the soul of the terroir. Each bottle reflects the vintage, the parcel, and the essence of this timeless land.