Grape variety – Aragonêz, Trincadeira, and Touriga Nacional
Vintage – 2015
Region – Alentejo
Denomination – IG Alentejano
Type of soil – granitic / schist nature
Tasting notes − made from the Alentejo regional Aragonez, Trincadeira and Castelão resulted in a young wine, ruby colour, pleasant scent of red fruits and hints of vanilla. With a soft structure presents a final delicious and lingering finish. Bright, clear ruby colour appearance
Winemaking − de-stemmed with the gentle crushing of the grapes. Pre-fermentation cold maceration (12ºC). Fermentation with selected yeasts and with temperature control (14ºC and 16ºC) in stainless steel vats with pumping
Ageing – 6 months stage in barrels of French and American oak 2nd use
Alcohol – 14%
Total acidity – 5,80 g/l
pH – 3,62
Awards/Reviews – the gold medal on “The International Wine Challenge 2017” in London
Quote – “Wine is appropriate to accompany with meat dishes, including barbecues, and stronger flavour cheeses” (LUÍS DUARTE, winemaker)
