Grapes Varieties: Old vines, Tinta Amarela and 10% Barrels selection field blend
Sub-region Cima Corgo
A Manual selection of the grapes at the entrance to the winery. Total de-stemming and cold maceration; fermentation in barrels for 7 days with temperature control (24-29 o C) and 2 days more in long maceration. It ages mainly in French new oak for 20 months. Two “soustirages” and 6 months in cave. Alc/Vol 14,4 %, total acidity 6,0g/l; pH 3,53; reducing sugars 0,7 g/l, SO2 total 146 mg/l; Dry Extract 40 g/l
Winemakers: Jorge Alves and Sónia Pereira
Deep ruby red color. Complex and intense aroma, with notes of black Fruits, cistus and spices (white pepper and nutmeg).
Elegant in mouth, brilliant, silky texture, very concentrated and sophisticated, deep, high gravity and 3D sensation. Nice balance between texture, acidity and structure. Long final, intense and strong precision, besides a long aromatic and physical persistence
Awards
(2013) - 18/20 pts - Revista de Vinhos, Portugal
(2013) - Best of the Year 2016 (reds) - João Paulo Martins
(2011) - 92/100 pts - Wine Enthusiast, USA
(2011) - 96/100 pts - Baco, by Sergio Queiroz, Brasil
(2011) - 94/100 pts - Wine Anorak by Jamie Goodie, UK
(2011) - 95/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2011) - Ouro | Gold - Baco by Marcello Copello, Brasil
