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Calheiros Cruz operates in the Douro, the steep-terraced heart of Northern Portugal's Duriense region. The winery works with the classic Douro triumvirate: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz—grapes bred for the region's schist soils and demanding altitude. The Reserva blends all three, achieving depth and structure that has drawn attention from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. The Tinto, built on Touriga Nacional alone, expresses the variety's dark fruit and tannin backbone with directness. The Madalena Reserva Especial returns to the three-grape formula, offering a more concentrated expression. These wines reflect the Douro's character: powerful, mineral-driven reds shaped by old vines and unforgiving terrain.
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