After a relatively mild winter, March was full of rainfall. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering came a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without noticeable periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The...

After a relatively mild winter, March was rainy. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering occurred a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without significant periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The first...

Overall, the climatic conditions of the 2018 vintage were very good. Winter and spring rainfall provided sufficient moisture and, consequently, ideal pollination conditions. The abundance of sunshine and above-average temperatures during the summer and autumn resulted in a drought, which was...

Completely overwhelmed by the quality of this vineyard which dates back to the Middle Ages, Dourthe acquired the estate in 1990. For more than 25 years, a new viticultural approach has been applied to the entire vineyard, respecting the terroir and grape varieties in search of excellent quality....

Ruby red with hints of garnet red. The variegated aroma presents notes of vanilla and cherry. The full, harmonious and velvety flavor culminates on a slightly spicy note. It is an elegant and pleasant accompaniment to any type of braised or grilled red meat. It is excellent with aged cheeses....

The grapes destined for the production of Sodale, the second wine of the Estate, come from the same vineyards of Montiano. The utmost attention during the harvesting phase and the subsequent selection of the grapes guarantee the best quality to the wine. The color is intense red, with violet...

The color is ruby red. The scent presents a wide range of notes, initially suggesting blackberry jam and cherries in alcohol and then alluding to notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon. The flavor is harmonious, enveloping and sweet. The robustness of its structure is well...

Merlot is a vine with a long tradition on these hills where it has shown a remarkable adaptation to all its particular pedoclimatic characteristics. Here the grapes reach an extraordinary level of ripeness, then expressing themselves in wines of the highest elegance, perfectly balanced and of...