Cristiano Van Zeller, owner of Vale D. Maria is a tireless ambassador not only for his own wines but for the Douro Valley in its entirety.
Dona Maria is a property formerly owned by Cristiano’s wife Joana‟s family. Cristiano bought Vale Dona Maria in 1996, a wonderful, spectacularly-sited property, overlooking the Rio Torto, a tributary of the Douro. South/southeast facing, there are 17 hectares of vines ranging between 60 and 80 years old, 10 hectares of 30 year old vines and 5 hectares of new plantings.
"2014 was a memorable vintage with very concentrated, aromatic and fruity red wines, with incredible acidity levels. Jet-cherry in colour, almost opaque, this presents a heady nose, rich in cherries, berries and blueberry fruit melded with earthy minerals, crushed rock and aromatic notes, violet and rose. This is a rather pretty, gentle translation of the vintage, fresh on attack and on the mid-palate, elegant and poised throughout - the hallmark of Dona Maria.
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Port Variety Blend
ABV 14.5%
Drink now / lay down 2018 - 2028
Cork
Dry
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