Monsaraz Licoroso Premium Red

Year: 2015
Designation: DOC Alentejo
Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet ( 80% ) - Aragonez ( 20 %)

Vinification: The grapes were carefully selected and hand harvested, after transport to the winery they are destemmed and crushed, fermenting aterwards in inox tanks with temperature control. Fermentation is interrupted through the adition of vinic alcohool of our own production.
Aging: This wine aged for 18 monts in used french oak barrels and for 6 monts in bottle.

Tasting notes

Color: Intense grenade color.
Aroma: Aroma with great complexity with an harmonious combination of notes of mature wild berries, floral perfume suggesting violets and a fresh minty touch.
Palate: In mouth its intense, fresh, fruity, where cherry arome is predominant, as well as notes of pepper and black chocolate. With soft and elegante tannin, in a harmonious set.

Consumption: This wine can be drunk immediately or, if you prefer, for the next 5 to 10 years.
Gastronomy: Pair it with strong cheeses, chocolate or you can enjoy it on its own.

Analysis

Alcoholic degree: 18,5 % vol.
Total Acidity:4,5 g/l tartaric acid
pH: 3,44
Residual Sugar: 118 g/l

Winemaking: Rui Veladas and Tiago Garcia

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