Prova No. 4 Tinto 2016 is an old vine blend of predominantly Tinta Roriz, made in a more restrained, elegant style. Earlier picking, gentle handling and maturation in older French oak barriques has allowed for a more sensitive expression of Douro red from these century old vines. It's a wine that's showing great complexity now, and whilst offers great drinking at this time, will reward further cellaring.
Only 550 bottles produced
“Experimentation is a key tenet of winemaking, as one seeks to make better wines from vintage to vintage. The Prova series allows us to bottle stand out wines from such experimentation. Prova 3 and 4 are part of of the genesis story of Quinta da Pedra Alta. In 2015, an opportunity arose for João and Matt to purchase grapes from a vineyard neighbouring QPA, to make their own unique interpretations of Douro reds. Matt and João learnt a great deal from these initial trials, the first building blocks of the approach they would take when Ed and Iz acquired Quinta da Pedra Alta in 2018. Prova 3 and 4 are the second set of trials they conducted, from a classic Douro vintage in the shape of 2016. Enjoy!"
Grapes - Field Blend (mainly Tinta Roriz)
Region & Country - Douro, Portugal
Alcohol - 14.0%
Bottle Size - 75cl
Technical Sheet - Download
Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly
Mentions
94pts "Supple, juicy and linear with nice freshness. Mineral and stony with cherries, plums and good weight and structure. Shows sweet fruit but also superb balance." Jamie Goode