Technical Information
Classification: Alentejo Regional Wine
Type: Red
Year: 2020
Alcohol: 14%
Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet (40%), Touriga Nacional (35%) e Syrah (25%)
Total Acidity: 5.2gr/L
pH: 3.8
Total Sugars: 0.5gr/L
Location
Montargil, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.
Vineyard
Certified Organic Vineyard. At 500m distance, the dam of Montargil as a great influence in the microclimate, increasing humidity and lowering the temperatures.
Style
Authentic wines that express the freshness and elegance of the terroir. Partially aged in french oak barrel to enhance complexity and structure.
Winemaking
The clusters were hand-harvested and carefully sorted at the winery. The grapes were destemmed and slightly crushed. Fermentation took place in small stainless steel opentop tanks (lagares). After malolactic, the wine was transferred to french oak barrels and aged for 23 months. Aged 1 and a half years in bottle.
Flavour / Profile
On the nose has red and black fruits, spices and some smekiness from the oak barrels. In the palate is full bodied, has supple tannins and great acidity. It is a juicy, elegant and complex wine.
Food Pairing
Meat, game, slow cooked roasts and cheese.
