Winemaking:
Hand picked into small crates by variety, with bunch sorting, fermentation in open lagares with submerged cap and temperature control (22ºC – 25ºC), basket pressing and malolactic fermentation. 18 months ageing in new oak barrels. 3 years bottle ageing before market release.
Grape Varieties:
Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Touriga Franca
Tasting Notes:
Dark, dense, almost opaque colour. Complex aroma of black berry and stone fruits with dark chocolate and minty notes, well worked spicy integrated oak. Deep and full bodied with layers of rich fruit, dense and creamy, well structured with great length and persistence.
Store and Serve Advices:
Service temperature 16 - 17ºC
Food Pairing:
Enjoy with well flavored dishes of either red or more elaborately prepared white meats. A wine that can accompany both traditional or modern cuisine.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Robert Parker.