Grape variety – 52% Touriga Nacional, 19% Tinta Roriz, 18% Merlot, 11% Syrah
Vintage – 2014
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – limestone
Tasting notes − ruby colour, very intense aroma. Slight spice. Very elegant in the mouth, juicy with floral notes reappear. Fine aromatic intensity, delivering notes of violet, wild berries, black currants, and pepper. Its fruitiness resurfaces on a juicy palate. An exquisite and pure wine with appealing tannins
Winemaking − pre-fermentation maceration for two days, fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (22ºC-25ºC) for two weeks
Ageing − partial aged in used French oak barrels
Alcohol – 13%
Total acidity – 5,08 g/l
pH – 3,54
Wine pairing – ideal with grilled salt cod, grilled meat, and pasta
Awards/Reviews – the silver medal on “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015” (vintage 2012); the bronze medal on “The International Wine Challenge 2014”; the gold medal on “China Wine and Spirits Awards 2014” (vintage of 2012); “The Wine Enthusiast Magazine” gave 88 points; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 15 points (0-20) [vintage of 2012]
Quote – “A wine that is ripe with a firmly tannic edge as well as rich black fruits. Juicy acidity and black fruits come from the eclectic blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Merlot, and Syrah. The wine is still young although with its fruitiness it is ready to drink” (ROGER VOSS, European Editor. Reviews wines from Portugal and France)
