{"title":"Prats \u0026amp; Symington","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Prats \u0026amp; Symington wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \nA unique winery, hailing from breathtaking Portugal. Portuguese winemaking is dominated by, of course, Port. However, Portugal has much more to offer. The quality of Portuguese red and white wines is constantly improving and is well worth exploring. Perhaps the most famous wine region is the Douro Valley, located in the northern part of Portugal. This is considered one of the oldest wine regions in Europe. Here we also find the magnificent Prats \u0026amp; Symington winery, which has been a prominent figure in Portuguese wine for two decades.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The wines of Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e \nThis winery is a long-term collaboration between two renowned names in the wine world. It all began with the Symington family, often associated with the quality wines of Portugal. They wanted to combine the power of the Douro Valley with the craftsmanship and finesse of the birthplace of all wine: Bordeaux. This led to a partnership with renowned winemaker Bruno Prats. Since their inception in 1999, they have been producing dazzling red wines that are a hit with many.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The Portuguese wines of Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e \nPrats \u0026amp; Symington's red wines are true gems. Balanced, elegant reds that delight many wine lovers. Local grape varieties are the primary focus at Prats \u0026amp; Symington's vineyards in the Douro Valley. Because if any wine country boasts a wealth of local varieties, it's Portugal. You'll stumble across native varieties as you stroll among the vines: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca; each one more sensational than the last.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Award-winning wines from Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n We offer three different Prats \u0026amp; Symington wines. What's unique about these wines is that all three received sky-high scores from the Netherlands' most renowned wine journalist, Harold Hamersma. The Prazo de Roriz Douro and Post Scriptum de Chryseia Douro both received a remarkable 9. The highest score went to the iconic Chryseia Douro, which received a whopping 9.5.","products":[{"product_id":"prats-symington-prazo-de-roriz","title":"Prats \u0026 Symington Prazo de Roriz","description":"What a fantastic wine this Prazo de Roriz from the Douro region of Portugal is! It's so beloved among wine lovers for good reason, as the quality is outstanding. It's made from Portugal's finest and most famous grape varieties: Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cao, and several others.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Wines from the best grapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nPrats \u0026amp; Symington wines originate from the Douro Valley, one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The winery was established in 1999 as a joint venture between Bruno Prats, a renowned Bordeaux winemaker, and the Symington family from Portugal. The Portuguese family wanted to combine their knowledge of the Douro's various terroirs and grape varieties with Bruno Prats's experience. This collaboration allowed them to produce wine from the finest grapes from the finest plots in the finest regions. The winery specializes in dry red wine.\n\n\n \nThe grapes for this Prazo de Roriz Douro are hand-picked and transported in small containers to the Quinta de Roriz winery. Here, the grapes are hand-sorted and immediately selected to ensure that only the finest grapes reach the stainless steel vats in perfect condition. The grapes are gently crushed and fermented with specially selected yeast at temperatures between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. Gentle maceration is then applied to produce a fresh and fruity wine. This Prazo de Roriz is aged for an impressive six months in 400-liter oak barrels. French oak barrels are used for greater depth.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A full and soft red wine from Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n And it certainly succeeded! On the nose, this Prazo de Roriz has hints of cherries and berries, complemented by pepper and vanilla. The taste is simply fantastic, full and smooth with plenty of black fruit. There are also nuances of black pepper, vanilla, plums, and spices.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775780622415,"sku":"9149","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/prazo-de-roriz-douro_9149.webp?v=1770111007"},{"product_id":"post-scriptum-de-chryseia-douro","title":"Post Scriptum De Chryseia Douro","description":"This Post Scriptum is a very well-known wine, having received numerous high scores at international wine competitions in recent years. Well, as far as we're concerned, this Post Scriptum De Chryseia has won three gold medals! A top-notch wine from the Douro wine region of Portugal. It's made from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes, which are hand-harvested and then aged in oak.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The vineyards of Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nFounded in 1999, the winery now owns two prominent Douro estates: Quinta De Roriz and Quitna Da Perdiz. Both Quintas are located in the parish of São João de Pesqueira, near the village of Ervedosa. Roriz sits in a natural amphitheater on the banks of the Douro River, while Perdiz is situated on a steep slope on the other side of the same mountain in the Rio Torto Valley. The different microclimates of the two valleys produce very different results, as do the different soils. Roriz has traces of tin mixed with the schistose soil from the old mining operations at the highest point of the estate, giving the wines a strong minerality. The north-facing position along the Douro River ensures cooler nights during the ripening season, which in turn results in the strong aromatic characteristics recognizable in the wines. Perdiz produces ripe, soft, velvety wines in the warmer climate of the relatively enclosed Torto Valley.\n\n\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTwelve months of maturation for this Post Scriptum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n After manual harvesting, the grapes are sorted by hand before being destemmed. After this selection, they are gently crushed. Before fermentation, they are inoculated with specially selected yeast and fermented at 25 degrees Celsius. During fermentation, the wines are gently macerated, allowing them to be enjoyed earlier and continue to age in the bottle. The Post Scriptum De Chryseia Douro is aged for a total of twelve months in French barrels at the Prats \u0026amp; Symington wine cellars.\n\n\n\n This long aging gives it a full, powerful aroma with a firm bite. On the nose, we detected hints of black fruit, cocoa beans, coffee, and light spices. The palate is full and complex with a thick structure and lovely notes of cherries, berries, and blackberries. This Post Scriptum De Chryseia also has subtle hints of plums and spices.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775883219023,"sku":"9150","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/post-scriptum-de-chryseia-douro_9150.webp?v=1770111006"},{"product_id":"chryseia-douro","title":"Chryseia Douro","description":"The TOP wine with capital letters from Prats \u0026amp; Symington, this Chryseia Douro! All the winemakers and expertise have been combined for this wine. The winemakers are Bruno Prats, Charles Symington, Pedro Correia, and Luís Coelho, and they have delivered a top-notch wine. It can only be produced in the best vintages, which is why supplies are limited.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The acclaimed wines of Prats \u0026amp; Symington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n In 1999, the Symington family formed a partnership with the Prats family from Bordeaux to produce top-tier Douro wines. The first Prats \u0026amp; Symington wine was Chryseia 2000, which received widespread national and international acclaim. Since then, Chryseia and its second wine, Post Scriptum, have consistently appeared among the most highly regarded Douro wines. Chryseia was the first unfortified Portuguese wine to appear in Wine Spectator's annual Top 100 Wines and has now appeared on this influential list three times. In 2014, Chryseia 2011 was ranked third in the Top 100, the highest-ranking Douro wine ever.\n\n\n \nPrats \u0026amp; Symington wines are produced on one of the Douro's finest estates, the magnificent Quinta de Roriz. This historic vineyard dates back to 1565 and has long been renowned for the quality of its wines. The 42-hectare Roriz vineyard is complemented by the 23-hectare Quinta da Perdiz in the neighboring Rio Torto Valley. Quinta da Vila Velha, owned by James and Rupert Symington, borders Roriz, and some of its finest grapes are also used to make Chryseia and Post Scriptum.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Completely hand-harvested for the Chryseia Douro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nAfter being hand-harvested, this premium wine is aged for an impressive fifteen months in oak barrels. Some of these are new, giving it its distinctive character. It was awarded a remarkable 94 points by Robert Parker. The aroma boasts complex notes of plums, tobacco, vanilla, oak, and subtle sweet spices. The palate is full and robust, and we recommend decanting it. It features abundant black fruit, as well as nuances of spice, tobacco, vanilla, and licorice.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775782654031,"sku":"9151","price":73.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/chryseia-douro_9151.webp?v=1770111004"},{"product_id":"symington-pequeno-dilema-douro-branco","title":"Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco","description":"Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco, a stunning creation from the renowned winery Prats \u0026amp; Symington, takes you on an enchanting journey through Portugal's lush Douro Valley. Nestled in the heart of this breathtaking region, where the turbulent Douro River winds through steep hills, this wine is born from a unique terroir steeped in history and character. With every sip, Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco reveals the rich and complex flavors characteristic of this extraordinary landscape.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The special vineyards for Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSymington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco is born from the fertile soil of two Symington family vineyards: Tapadinha, located at 580 meters in the Torto River Valley, and Chões, at 520 meters in the Pinhão River Valley. The unique terroir of these valleys, especially their altitude, plays a crucial role in wine production. The higher elevation provides more moderate temperatures and promotes balanced ripening of the grapes.\n\n\n \nThe vinification process for Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco begins with the gentle destemming of the whole grapes. They are then carefully sent to the press. To ensure ideal fermentation conditions, the must is clarified at very low pressure and then filtered. Fermentation begins in barrels and then moves to various barrels, both new and used. Maturation on the lees rounds out the wine's profile, resulting in a structured, full-bodied wine with a creamy texture. The wine is bottled until the summer following the harvest. Extended bottle aging contributes to the integration of the oak, ensuring optimal texture, aroma, and mouthfeel, and extending the wine's shelf life.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The subtle notes of Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSymington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco offers a vibrant and smoky taste experience, with subtle notes of apple and a hint of banana. It has a charming hint of restrained vanilla, suggesting a refined integration of oak. The creamy texture on the palate, infused with flavors of peach and white plum, is beautifully balanced by interesting toasted notes, resulting in an elegant and refined structure.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775864410191,"sku":"14770","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/symington-pequeno-dilema-douro-branco_14770.webp?v=1771590291"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-prats-and-symington.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}