Adriano Ramos Del Pino

Douro DOC Urtiga - Wooden Case - Adriano Ramos Del Pino 2018

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Format: 75 cl

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I do not have specific information on a wine called "Douro DOC Urtiga - Wooden case - Adriano Ramos Del Pino". However, I can provide some general considerations that might apply to a wine with these characteristics, based on the region and common winemaking practices.

The Douro region of Portugal is renowned for its historic wine production, which includes not only the famous Port but also excellent red and white wines under the Douro DOC label. These wines are celebrated for their quality and complexity, the result of a unique terroir and winemaking methods that combine tradition and innovation.

“Urtiga,” which means nettle in Portuguese, could refer to the name of the vineyard or be used metaphorically to describe particular characteristics of the wine, such as its liveliness or freshness. The "wooden case" presentation indicates a superior quality product, intended for consumers who appreciate wines with aging potential or for special occasions.

While I cannot provide specific details about this wine without additional information, a Douro DOC called "Urtiga" is likely to offer the typical characteristics of wines from the region: intense ripe fruit aromas, a well-balanced structure with present but soft tannins, and potentially spicy or mineral notes due to aging in wood.

Douro DOC wines pair well with a variety of dishes, from red meat to mature cheeses, as well as traditional Portuguese dishes. A wine such as the Douro DOC Urtiga, presented in a wooden case, could be particularly suitable as a gift or to celebrate significant occasions, offering a tasting experience that reflects the richness and diversity of the Douro wine-growing landscape.


The winery

Adriano Ramos Pinto (Casa Ramos Pinto) – Winery in Douro

Discover the story and wines of Adriano Ramos Pinto (Casa Ramos Pinto).

Casa Ramos Pinto — often identified by the founder's name Adriano Ramos Pinto — is a historic winery in the Douro (Portugal), known for its Ports and still wines from the region.
Region: Douro
Country: Portogallo
Founded: 1880
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Aragonês), Tinta Barroca, Tinta da Barca, Sousão, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Rabigato, Viosinho, Folgazão, Códega, Malvasia Fina
Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880. Specialist in Port and Douro wines. Direct control of production through four privately owned estates. Example of international awards for its aged Tawnies
Winery history
The house was established by Adriano Ramos Pinto and became renowned for its innovative marketing and exports to the South American market. Over time the company consolidated production by taking direct control of the vineyards of its estates and, from the late 20th century, benefited from investments that modernized its facilities and winemaking research.
Production philosophy
More than a single winery, Ramos Pinto follows a production policy based on control of its vineyards, the selection of traditional Douro grape varieties, and a combination of respect for tradition and technical innovation. In recent years the company has committed to more sustainable farming practices and increased biodiversity in the vineyards.
Terroir and vineyards
Douro Valley: production is based on four estate-owned quintas — Quinta do Bom Retiro, Quinta da Urtiga, Quinta dos Bons Ares and Quinta de Ervamoira — which supply grapes from sites with varying altitudes and soils.
Awards and recognitions
Some of the house wines have received international recognition; a notable example is the Tawny 30 Years, which has earned prominent scores and awards as well as other accolades from specialist publications.

Official Awards

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