Quinta do Pessegueiro Tinta da Barca & Alicante Bouschet 2024

Quinta do Pessegueiro Tinta da Barca & Alicante Bouschet is a singular, striking red made in the Douro under Domaines Roger Zannier, signed by renowned winemaker João Nicolau de Almeida.

Although older vintages (such as 2018 and 2019) are widely praised for their robustness and ageing capacity, 2024 is typically the latest vintage to reach the market or still ageing in bottle, following the estate's whites and young wines.

Tasting Note

Appearance:
A deep, intense ruby colour, showing at once the concentration and personality of this Douro red.

Aroma:
An elegant, expressive nose, opening with delicate rockrose notes, joined by aromas of bergamot and fresh red fruit. A subtle vegetal character adds complexity and a pleasant sense of freshness, giving a very fine, balanced aromatic profile.

Palate:
On the palate it has firm structure, supported by present but polished, silky tannins. Vibrant acidity plays a key role, giving remarkable freshness and balance. It then moves to a round, juicy and persistent finish, where fruit and structure merge harmoniously.

Final Impression:
A red of great elegance, finesse and balance, showing a particularly sophisticated take on the Douro terroir. In my opinion, it's one of the most elegant and refined wines I've tasted from this magnificent wine region, standing out for its freshness, precision and extraordinary harmony between fruit, tannin and acidity.