Limited edition of 18500 bottles
Grape variety – Aragonêz, Touriga Nacional and Castelão
Vintage – 2013
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – clay-limestone
Tasting notes − impressive red wine, made with the Portuguese Touriga Nacional, Aragonêz and Castelão grape varieties. Ruby red colour. Delicate and complex. The elegant fruity aroma of blackcurrant is coupled smoothly with spicy aromas that add aromatic complexity. Good acidity gives freshness and induces longevity
Winemaking − the grapes were de-stemmed, followed by fermentation for 8 days in stainless steel vats at the controlled temperature. Pre-fermentation maceration
Ageing – stage 12 months in French oak barrels with American oak top
Alcohol – 14%
Wine pairing − recommended for pairing with cheeses and meat dishes, in general, especially baked
Awards/Reviews − won the title of “Best European Wine” on EXPOVINIS in São Paulo in June 2017; 92 points in “The Wine Enthusiast Magazine”! (2017)
Quote – “You can tell this is going to be a top-of-the-range wine by the heavy bottle. Named after the apple orchard that was the original vineyard of the producer, it is powerful and concentrated, with blackberry fruits and a solid, firm texture that will soften. Drink from 2018” (ROGER VOSS, European Editor. Reviews wines from Portugal and France)