Clear and vivid appearance with a well-defined ruby colour. Young aromas of wild fruit, typical of the Aragonez grape. Fruity flavour with pleasant notes of strawberry, typical from the Castelão grape combined with a nice freshness offered by the Trincadeira variety.
Winemaking: This wine was produced from selected grapes planted in the vast chalky-clay and schist plains in Borba. When they arrive to the winery the grapes are destemmed and crushed. The alcoholic fermentation then takes place at a controlled temperature of 25ºC. During this period the maceration occurs for 7 days by using the pumping method so as to optimise the extraction of colour, aromas and flavours. The next phase is the malolactic fermentation which is a very important step that allows the wine to become softer and smoother. After the period during which the wine stabilises in stainless steel vats by using physical processes, the wine is filtered before being bottled in the following spring.
Grape Varieties: Aragonêz,Castelão,Trincadeira
Tasting Notes: Clear and vivid appearance with a well-defined ruby colour. Young aromas of wild fruit, typical of the Aragonez grape. Fruity flavour with pleasant notes of strawberry, typical from the Castelão grape combined with a nice freshness offered by the Trincadeira variety.
Store and Serve Advices: Best served at 16-18ºC.
Food Pairing: Good with fried pork meat and grilled sardines.
It might be the cheapest one here but it is also a very smooth and easy drinker
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Manuel G — 01/10/2021
Balanced
Medium body with young notes of red berries. Soft tannis with balanced flavour. Got it on a deal, very good value for money.
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Steve M — 09/22/2020
An everyday favourite
I like the slightly lighter Portuguese wines. This is light but with a good flavour and a great price. The White is equally good!
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Mário Alberto Ferreira da Silva - LISBOA — 10/14/2017
O MEU VINHO PREFERIDO
Há anos que bebo este vinho, pelo facto de achar a qualidade/preço equilibrada e, sobretudo porque me agrada muito ao paladar.<br />
Não sou um entendido em vinhos mas, um apreciador que bebe com moderação às refeições e, esporadicamente, em situações de algum petisco que ligue com esta bebida alcoolica.<br />
Em suma, continuarei a previligiar este vinho que já considero um companheiro assíduo das minhas principais refeições - almoço e jantar.<br />
Com os meus cumprimentos, e consideração
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