Wines > Vinho de Talha - Old Vines Red
Vinho de Talha - Old Vines Red
Concept
Retrieve the tradition of Talha wine production.
Winemakers: David Baverstock and Sandra Alves.
Viticulture
Soil Geology: Granitic origin, clay – loam soils.
Age of Vineyards: 60 years.
Varieties: Aragonez, Castelão, Moreto, Trincadeira (Old Vineyards)
Vinification: Destemming, natural fermentation in clay pots with resin lining. Extended skin maceration (26 November), malolactic fermentation on skins, basket pressing.
Bottling: May 2017
Technical Information
Alcohol / Volume: 14%
Total Acidity: 6 g / l
pH: 3.7
Reduced sugars: 2.2 g / l
Tasting Notes
Color: Light ruby.
Aroma: Ripe raspberries, mineral notes, light, warm-spicy with hints of clove and nutmeg.
Palate: Old vines deliver a characteristic complexity and intensity. The vinification in amphoras, enhances the freshness of the grapes and the elegance of the tannins.
