Grape variety – 100% Castelão (single grape)
Vintage – 2013
Region – Península de Setúbal
Denomination – D.O. Palmela
Type of soil – sandy
Tasting notes − dark garnet red wine. Full on the palate and rich in tannins. With a complex flavour and aroma of well mature berry fruits that links in harmony with wood aroma
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 – 12 months maturation in French oak barrels and another 12 months in bottle
Alcohol – 13,5%
Total acidity – 5,0 g/l
pH – 3,72
Wine pairing – ideal with red meats, hare, partridge, cod, wreck-fish (polyprion americanus), salmon and also with intensive cheeses with corn bread or rye bread
Awards/Reviews – the gold medal on “Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2016”; the silver medal on “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017” (vintage 2013); vintage 2009 was awarded the bronze at the “International Wine Challenge 2016”; “Wine Masters Challenge 2013” - the silver medal; “Decanter 2013” – the silver medal; “International Wine Challenge 2013” - recommended; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 15 points (0-20) [vintage of 2009]
