Douro Princesa Reserva 2021 Quinta da Corte

Reserva Princesa 2021

A vibrant and modern Douro red

The Reserva Princesa 2021 offers a lively, approachable expression of Quinta da Côrte’s schist terroir. The blend—approximately 75% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz—showcases balance, precision, and aromatic brightness. Fermented in temperature-controlled vats with native yeasts, the maceration is long but gentle.

Balance between power and elegance

Following fermentation, the wine matures for 12 months in 225 l and 500 l used oak barrels, preserving the fruit’s nuance without overpowering it. Aromatically vivid, it delivers red and black berry notes, spice highlights, and a fine mineral backdrop that supports structure.

Deep violet-red colour with inky hues, the nose reveals ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, subtle pepper and spice. The palate is full, with smooth tannins, balanced freshness and a final echo of dark chocolate and menthol hints.

Technical sheet

• Grapes: ~75% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz

• Vinification: temperature-controlled fermentation, native yeasts, extended maceration

• Aging: 12 months in first-use 225 l and 500 l oak barrels

• Vintage: 2021

• Alcohol: ~13.5% vol

• Soil: Schist

• Bottle: 0.75 l

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

• Cellaring potential: up to 15 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.