QUINTA NOVA REFERÊNCIA GRANDE RESERVA RED
Awards
(2011) - 18 pts - Revista de Vinhos, Portugal, 2014
(2011) - 18 pts - Wine, Portugal, 2013
(2010) - 100 Best Wines in China, by Ronny Lau, China, 2013
(2009) - 94/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA, 2012
(2008) - 91/100 pts - Wine Enthusiast, USA, 2011
Grapes: Old vines and Tinta Roriz
Vineyards: QN; type A, Sub-region Cima Corgo;
Vinification/Ageing: Grapes selection at the entrance of the cellar. Total stripping and cold pre-fermentation in inox vats for 2 days with temperature control, fermentation for 8-9 days and further 4 days of intense maceration. Storage 18 months in new french and 6 months in the cellar.
Wine analysis: Alc/Vol 14,2 %, total acidity 5,8 g/l, pH 3,57; reducing sugars 1 g/l, total SO2 141 mg/l.
Winemaker: Jorge Alves, Sónia Pereira and Duarte Costa
TASTING NOTES
Deep red-violet colour. Complex aromas with notes of blue fruits, spices and minerals. In the mouth confirms the tremendous aromatic
complexity with a high density, muscle, concentration and an impressive balance between alcohol, structure and acidity. Firm
structure with narrow mouth, givingit a long potential for bottleageing. The final tasting very long and persistent.
