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Cerdeira’s terraced vineyards, high above the Douro River |
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Quinta do Santinho and Quinta da Cerdeira
Both these vineyards are privately owned by members of the Symington family who work in Dow’s. They are located quite close to Senhora da Ribeira, producing outstanding fruit which is very much in the same style as that of the main Dow vineyard. All three quintas are clearly visible from each other. The grapes from these two properties are vinified at Senhora da Ribeira’s winery and produce some of Dow’s very best Ports. |
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As with Senhora da Ribeira, Santinho and Cerdeira benefit from a south-facing aspect and also share the same climatic profile. Between them, these two vineyards have a total of 18 hectares under vine, planted primarily with the Touriga Franca and the Tinta Roriz varieties. The Touriga Franca is a natural choice owing to the supreme quality of its fruit and aromatic properties and also because of its ability to thrive in a dry environment. Santinho and Cerdeira are both A-rated vineyards and in exceptional years they contribute to Dow’s classic Vintage Port. |
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