I was in the Douro a few days ago with António Agrellos, who has bought himself a camera. We decided to film a virtual tour of the vineyard and winery of Romaneira. António was cameraman, I did the talking. We probably both have a little progress to make in the production of movies, but I post up the result here in three parts as it will give you a global vision of the Romaneira vineyard project.
Click on the following videos to discover it.
128 Great Years of Bordeaux 2007 2009 Alexandra Lebossé Aszú AXA Millésimes Blending blog Botrytis Cinerea Cabernet Sauvignon Carignan Ch'ng Poh Tiong China consumer Daniel LLose declaration Douro Eric Boissenot Gouveio graft Great Wall harvest Jacques Boissenot Jean-René Matignon Labrador Languedoc Les Tourelles de Longueville Malvasia Fina Mourvèdre Nacional parcel Pauillac Pomerol pruning Sauternes symposium Syrah Tate Modern tasting terroir Touriga Franca ungrafted vines Verdelho Vinho Branco Vintage white wine grapes
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Dear Christian,
A very good job on your first videos of Romaneira, I quite enjoyed them. Romaneira is a spectacular property and I must say I loved the restaurant and its magnificent view when I last visited. Of course I can’t forget the lovely meal as well.
Earlier this year I was able to acquire more of the 2004 Douro wine, which is a favorite of mine from this vintage. I also must mention the recent bottling of the 10 Year Old Tawny is one of the best in its class!
I look forward to the next time I can visit the Quinta.
Best,
Andy Velebil
Dear Andy
thanks for this. well done for getting hold of some of the 2004 Red wine. Alas there is almost none left now. I have been convinced from the beginning that the best new Douro Red wines would age very well, and this is proving to be so both for Romaneira and Noval, whose 2004s are lovely now. Unfortunately most of the wines have now been drunk, but this is perhaps a hasard for a new category. Interestingly, as they age, they seem, to develop a fine delicate aromatic character, which I think comes (in the case of these two wines anyway) from the Touriga Nacional grape, which I personally believe is a grape that gives finesse above all, rather than “bigness” and power, which I think is the image some people have of it.
Glad you like the Romaneira Ten Year Old. All best Christian
Dear Christian,
thanks for sharing the videos with us. I do believe in the potential of the wines and the tourism of Romaneira. To my believe it is too little known, but it’s information like this to spread the idea.
All best
Axel
Dear Christian,
I have just discovered your Web site, and I find it quite enjoyable. I would like to speak with you about having you as a guest speaker at one of our wine society’s events. Please contact by e-mail if you are interested.
Cordially,
Lee