Limited edition of 7000 bottles
Grape variety – 100% Castelão (single grape)
Vintage – 2013
Region – Península de Setúbal
Denomination – D.O. Palmela
Type of soil – sandy
Tasting notes − with a complex flavour and aroma mixture of black berries, sweet jams, and spices. Light notes of tobacco and chocolate from the wood barrels. Full with noticeable tannins and an elegant aftertaste
Winemaking − the handed harvested grapes are crushed by trampling them barefoot in the estate's tanks. A latter complete fermentation on the winery cellar vats
Ageing – 24 months maturation in new French oak barrels of 225L and another 12 months in bottle
Alcohol – 13,5%
Total acidity – 5,5 g/l
pH – 3,70
Wine pairing – ideal with grilled meats, lamb, goat meat, turkey, goose, roast beef or any cheeses of goat and sheep with very intensive flavour
Awards/Reviews – the gold medal on “The Wine Masters Challenge 2017” in Estoril, Portugal; the silver medal on “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017” (vintage 2013); “Concours International de Lyon 2015” - the silver medal (vintage 2011); “Wine Masters Challenge 2015” - the silver medal (vintage 2011); “Decanter World Wine Awards 2013”: recommended; “International Wine Challenge 2013”: recommended; “Challenge International du Vin 2012”: the bronze medal; “Decanter World Wine Awards 2012”: the bronze medal; “International Wine Challenge 2012”: recommended; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 16 points (0-20) [vintage of 2008]
