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Winemaking:
Manual harvest, full destemming and immediately crushed, the grapes are fermented by grape variety and by blends, to make a rigorous selection process which will give the better blend, very traditional, old world, reveals the art of selecting grapes per plot and the art of selecting wines to fill later. Fermentation is done in stainless steel vats of small capacity, with temperatures around 28 ºC. Controlled and smooth macerations in order to get elegant and aromatic wines. Part of the blend matures in French oak predominantly over a period of 12 months, with a small percentage of American oak.
Grape Varieties:
Tinta Roriz,Touriga Franca,Touriga Nacional
Tasting Notes:
Very complex, intense aroma with the Touriga Franca conveying wild berries and rock rose. Spices and red fruit from the Tinta Roriz and very fresh and elegant floral notes of violet from the Touriga Nacional. 12 months ageing in American and French barrels give the wine the mature touches of a great Douro wine with a modern and international profile. Sweet and full on the palate, with very soft, polished tannins and a long, warm finish.
Store and Serve Advices:
Store the bottle lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18ºC.
Food Pairing:
Serve with game, cod and Mediterranean cuisine.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 17 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 16,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 (Other vintages).
Disclaimer:
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