{"product_id":"vallado-douro-superior","title":"Quinta do Vallado, Douro Superior, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrunchy and Vibrant Portuguese red from one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003ePurity, vibranty and freshness in this unpretentious blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Sousão and old field blends. Crunchy red and blue fruit mingle on the palate supported by vibrant acid and zesty tannins. So drinkable but never simple, with alluring layer of fruit, herbs and sotobosque. A bottle that elevates the 'everyday drinking' concept to a new level.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend of \u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Sousão\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged 16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | 92\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrinks well now through 2045\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with charred free-range Irish pork chops accompanied by a wild berry compote, pan-roasted duck leg confit, or grilled woodpigeon. It is also a wonderful match for an earthy roasted beetroot and whipped goat’s cheese tartlet, and an artisan cheese selection featuring savory Gubbeen or semi-hard sheep cheese | 🌡️ Serve slightly cooler at around \u003cstrong\u003e14-16°C \u003c\/strong\u003eto highlight its freshness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous estates in the Douro Valley. It is located on the banks of the Corgo River, a tributary of the Douro River, right next to its mouth and close to the town of Peso da Régua. It belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and remains to this day in the hands of her descendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/douro\"\u003eBrowse our Douro Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57344495288664,"sku":"600199","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/vallado-douro-superior-tinto-red-wine-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore_0058ce60-19f4-415a-8c31-a784e52345da.jpg?v=1780402235","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/vallado-douro-superior","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}