Castello d'Alba
Castello d'Alba produces wines from the Douro region of Northern Portugal, where steep terraced vineyards and schist soils define one of Europe's most demanding wine territories. The winery works with the region's signature red varieties—Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca—crafting structured, age-worthy expressions. The Douro Limited Edition blends these three grapes into a wine rated 91.0 by Wine Enthusiast, while the Douro Vinhas Velhas Grande Reserva, built on old-vine Touriga Nacional, achieved a 90.8 rating. On the white side, the Douro Reserva Branco—a blend of Rabigato, Viosinho, and Codega de Larinho—reflects the Douro's capacity for mineral, textured whites alongside its red reputation, earning an 88.7 rating. These wines embody the Douro's character: power tempered by altitude and granite, fruit balanced by tannin and acidity.
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