Quinta de la Rosa has been in the Bergqvist family since 1906 when it was gifted to current owner Sophia Bergvist’s grandmother, Claire, as a christening present. One of the first producers in the area to embrace the winemaking revolution in the early 1990s, La Rosa is now known for its premium wines and ‘drier style’ ports. The estate is located in the heart of the Douro’s dramatic Cima Corgo region, with its steep vines, schist soils, and dramatic views. La Rosa’s 60 hectares of vines start on the banks of the river with the majestic Vale do Inferno, whose immense dry stone terrace walls dominate the local landscape rising continually up to an elevation of around 500m, where the Lamelas vineyard sits overlooking the valley and it’s extremely varied topography. It is this topography that makes La Rosa special, as few Single Quintas have such varied terrior, or vines ranging from North to South facing. Lote 601 Ruby Reserve is unusual, being made from A graded grapes, making it more concentrated and complex than many other wines in the category. Traditional port varieties, mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz, are aged for an average of 3 years before being blended. Young and vibrant with pretty red berries with a surprising body and long finish, its lighter style can also works perfectly as an aperitif.
