2017 Pôpa Black Edition Red, Douro DOC

What it is: A top-tier red from the Douro, built around Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and old-vine field blends to express depth, structure, and place.

Why it matters: Practicing organic and vegan, this wine is crafted using traditional foot treading in granite lagares, combining heritage methods with precise cellar work to achieve balance and individuality.

Tasting notes: Clean and expressive on the nose, showing ripe fruit and spice. The palate is persistent and structured, with firm tannins wrapped in fruit, vibrant acidity, and a balanced, distinctive finish that reflects its careful construction.

Vintage: 2017

Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, old-vine field blend

Region: Douro DOC, Portugal

Winemaking: Hand-harvested; foot-trodden in granite lagar with partial whole-berry fermentation; finished in stainless steel with post-fermentation maceration; aged 12–15 months in French oak barrels