Grape variety – 100% Syrah (single grape)
Vintage – 2015
Region – Alentejo
Denomination – IG Alentejano
Type of soil – schist
Tasting notes − dark violet colour, intense aroma showing some ripe black berries with spicy notes. The mouth confirms the presence of ripe fruits, firm and well-shaped tannins, with a long finish
Winemaking − in stainless steel vats, the stemming is total with a pre-fermentative maceration of 2 days. Fermentation controlled at temperature of 25°C
Ageing − 6 months in American and French oak barrels
Alcohol – 14%
Wine pairing − goes very well with dishes of grilled red meats, game, and strong cheeses
Awards/Reviews – the gold medal on “Concurso Nacional de Vinhos Engaraffados 2011”; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 15,5 points (0-20) [vintage of 2013]
