Promotion valid from the 1th of May 2024 up to the 31st of May 2024 and subject to the available stockWinemaking:Over 50 years old vineyards of the 'grape Castelão' variety and younger vineyards of 'Touriga Nacional', 'Trincadeira' and 'Cabernet Sauvignon' varieties in Fernando Pó, Palmela. Fermentation in stainless steel, temperature controlled vats, followed by 20 day period of extended maceration. Aged for 12 months in French oak half barrels, followed by a further 8 months in the bottle.
Grape Varieties:
Castelão,Touriga Nacional,Trincadeira,Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes:
A garnet-coloured, almost opaque wine, with aromas reminiscent of dark fruit, spices and smoke, and hints of jam due to the lengthy period of maturation. Dense, full on the palate, and well structured. Tannins are present, but are soft and well integrated. A finish that is extremely pleasant, long-lasting and persistent.
Store and Serve Advices:
Drinking Temperature at 16 - 18 ºC.
Food Pairing:
Serve with red meat, game, roasts, strong cheeses and foie gras.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 16,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2022 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014 (Other vintages);
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2014 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2014 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2013 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Vinalies China 2013 (Other vintages);
. Double Gold medal China Wine & Spirits Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Vinalies Internationales Paris 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Challenge International du Vin 2012 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2012 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2012 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2011 (Other vintages).
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