Dow’s Vale Do Bomfim Red Douro

This wine comes from the Symingtonfamily’s Douro Valley vineyards in NorthernPortugal and in particular from those whichtraditionally supply the House of Dow’s oneof the family’s premier Port marques. Formany years the Vale do Bomfim red winewas made by the family solely for their ownenjoyment and to serve to visiting guests whose repeated complimentary remarks andencouragement led to the wine’s launchcommercially. First offered in the US market where it has consistently received veryfavourable reviews the Vale do Bomfim isbeing offered in a growing number of othercountries. Grape origins and varieties The grapes are principally sourced fromDow’s Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeiravineyards as well as from other vineyards which have long supplied the company. Thegrape variety mix is: 30% Tinta Barroca 25%Touriga Nacional 25% Touriga Franca 15Tinta Roriz and 5% Tinto Cao. Vinification The grapes were picked by hand into small shallow con