Technical Information
Classification: Alentejo Regional Wine
Type: Red
Year: 2022
Alcohol: 13%
Grape Varieties: 40% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Touriga Nacional, 15% Touriga Franca, 10% Aragonez and 10% Trincadeira
Total Acidity: 5.0gr/L
pH: 3.76
Total Sugars: 0.4gr/L
Winemaking
The grapes, carefully selected from specific plots, are harvested at their optimal ripeness to ensure ideal flavors elegancy and freshness. They are then meticulously handpicked and transported to the winery in 1000 kg bins. Upon arrival, the grapes undergo rigorous inspection on a sorting table, followed by de-stemming and gentle crushing. After the grapes are transferred to stainless steel fermentation vats, where they ferment at a controlled temperature for a period of 7 days.
Aging
The blend ages 85% in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and 15% in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Produced from the finest selection of grapes from our own vines at Herdade dos Toucinhos, this wine boasts excellent aromatic concentration. It has an intense ruby colour. The aroma delivers a sensation of freshness with hints of red fruits. On the palate, the wine reveals an explosion of fresh fruit that evolves into a smooth, balanced, and structured consistency, with soft tannins that provide an enjoyable and lasting aftertaste.
Extremely versatile, its elegance makes it suitable for pairing with all kinds of fish and meat, whether light or more elaborate dishes.
Best served directly from the original bottle. Recommended serving temperature:18ºC. Consume within 24 hours of opening.
