Drink now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant before serving.
Founded in 2001 by Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serodio Borges, Wine & Soul is the work of two master winemakers with a vision of making their own mark on the Portuguese wine scene. Jorge formerly worked as winemaker at Niepoort while his wife Sandra makes wine at Vale Dona Maria as well as her family’s Quinta de Chocapalha estate in Lisbon. The couple initially acquired a historic port lodge and purchased prime fruit from the Pinhão Valley until they were able to buy their own vineyard in the region in 2003.
Their Pintas Character is a benchmark example of the typical Douro field blend. The grapes come from the prized Vale de Mendiz vineyard which is planted with 45 year old vines of 35 different local varieties. Once harvested the grapes are trodden by foot in stone lagares or troughs according to local tradition. The young wine is then aged in new and used French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling.
Dark and handsome on the nose with plenty of cassis, crushed dark berries and plums, this is a powerful, full-bodied wine which pairs well with hearty red meat dishes like beef stews, barbecued ribs or rich game dishes. It can also be cellared for another decade as it will continue to develop and evolve in the bottle.
Wine & Soul Pintas Douro Character Tinto 2022
INCL
20%
VAT
Get 1 reward point for every €1 you spend
Earn 1 reward point for every €1 you spend, valid for 80 days from the date of purchase. Redeem your points on your next order; 20 points equal €1 off.
Wine & Soul Pintas Douro Character Tinto 2022
- 2022
- 750ml
- Red
- 14.5%
- Portuguese Red Blends
- Touriga Nacional,
- Tinta Roriz
- Wine & Soul
- Douro
- Portugal
- Vintage: 2022
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Varietal: Portuguese Red Blends
- Grapes: Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz - Winery: Wine & Soul
- Region: Douro
- Country: Portugal
- Vintage: 2022
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Varietal: Portuguese Red Blends
- Grapes: Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz - Winery: Wine & Soul
- Region: Douro
- Country: Portugal
This Pintas Character is a benchmark example of the typical Douro field blend. The grapes come from the prized Vale de Mendiz vineyard which is planted with 45 year old vines of 35 different local varieties. Once harvested the grapes are trodden by foot in stone lagares or troughs according to local tradition. Dark and handsome on the nose with plenty of cassis, crushed dark berries and plums, this is a powerful, full-bodied wine which pairs well with hearty red meat dishes like beef stews, barbecued ribs or rich game dishes. It can also be cellared for another decade as it will continue to develop and evolve in the bottle
INCL
20%
VAT
Get 22 reward points
By making a purchase, you accumulate reward points that remain valid for a period of 80 days starting from the date they were earned. To check your current balance, you can access your account by logging in. If you have any inquiries concerning your account or any other issue, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Wine & Soul Pintas Douro Character Tinto 2022
As someone who has been ordering wine online regularly (22 orders and dozens of bottles since 2022), I have long appreciated 8Wines for offering access to interesting international labels and boutique styles that aren’t always readily available locally. However, a platform's true character isn't revealed when everything goes right; it's tested when a high-value bottle arrives compromised, and that is where 8Wines falls remarkably short. Over the last few years, I’ve spent well over €3,500 with 8Wines. When you spend consistently on a platform, you expect a baseline of mutual trust, especially when purchasing premium bottles where structural integrity is everything. Unfortunately, encountering damaged or flawed bottles on two separate occasions has brought to light a rigid, customer-unfriendly claims policy. A bottle of Susana Balbo Signature Malbec arrived completely cooked and oxidized. Despite detailing the structural defects, the customer service team deflected responsibility, demanded unreasonable layers of proof, and ultimately offered reward points rather than issuing a proper refund or replacement. One year later, another bottle, this time a high-end wine - the Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon arrived leaking in the box with visible stain traces under the capsule. Upon opening, the cork failure was undeniable, and the wine showed the distinct, flat overcooked notes of premature oxidation rather than its intended opulent fruit profile. Instead of acknowledging that cork failure and transport leakage, the 8Wines’ support team engaged in gaslighting. They attempted to lecture about the "jammy profile of the Wagner family." They argued that a leaking, stained bottle with a dry cork and premature oxidation was normal. Rather than standing behind the quality of their high-end stock, 8Wines offered a standard deflection playbook: no blame accepted, no refund given, and a small allocation of reward points thrown in as an appeasement. For a loyal customer who has spent thousands on the platform, being compensated with virtual points for a cooked, expensive wine is a disappointing resolution. Final Verdict 8Wines has an attractive catalogue and smooth shipping logistics when bottles survive the trip intact. But if you gamble on buying expensive, premium bottles here, be aware that you carry all the financial risk. If a cork fails or a bottle cooks in transit, don't expect a refund, expect a corporate email trying to convince you that flawed wine is just part of the "winemaker's style," followed by a handful of reward points to close the ticket, that if you insist upon, otherwise you will be left empty handed. Moving forward, I will reserve my purchases for everyday, lower-risk bottles, and buy any high-end, premium investments strictly from physical storefronts where visual inspection and immediate returns are actually honored.