{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-vinha-grande-douro-tinto-2022","title":"Casa Ferreirinha, \"Vinha Grande\" , Douro Tinto, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntense, Fresh \u0026amp; Mineral Douro Tinto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby in colour, this wine opens with an intense nose of raspberry, blackberry, cedar and subtle hints of tobacco. The palate delivers a refreshing acidity with further notes of fresh red fruit that are continued throughout the long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 36% Touriga Franca, 33% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 6% Tinta Barroca    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 3.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2029\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect with slow-roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled beef, or a traditional Portuguese duck rice with smoky chorizo provide the necessary fat and savory intensity to balance the deep dark fruit and schist minerality of the wine. Also really good with wild mushroom risotto or aged hard cheeses like Manchego and Queijo da Serr \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at a temperature around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C and 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE LABEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe vinification process occurred at the advanced Quinta do Seixo winery in Cima Corgo and Quinta da Leda in the Douro Superior. Following destemming and a gentle crushing, the grapes were moved to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Throughout this stage, the fruit underwent a careful maceration at regulated temperatures to achieve the perfect level of extraction. The wine was then matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels to refine its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCasa Ferreirinha represents the pinnacle of Portuguese winemaking, rooted in the 19th-century work of the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. Affectionately known by locals as \"Ferreirinha,\" she was a visionary who not only expanded the estate's terraced vineyards but also transformed the Douro region by investing in schools and hospitals for her community. This legacy of excellence continues today under the stewardship of the Sogrape Vinhos family, who maintain the estate’s deep connection to the land and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe estate benefits from the rugged schist soils and mountain-protected climate of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, a terroir that produces wines with unmatched aging potential. By combining this exceptional environment with centuries of know-how, Casa Ferreirinha remains defined by a deep respect for its heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/casa-ferreirinha\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Casa Ferreirinha Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56753192141144,"sku":"700007","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/casa-ferreirihna-vinha-grande-douro-tinto-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1771518613","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/casa-ferreirinha-vinha-grande-douro-tinto-2022","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}