Robert ParkerDescription
Type
Red
Vintage
2017
Region
Dão
Classification
DOC
Climate
Mediterranean
Type of Soil
Granitic base loam, slightly acidic, poor in nutrients
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen
Vinification
After destemmed, the grapes go through a cold maceration for 3 days, before entering alcoholic fermentation with a long and gentle maceration with delestage, in order to extract the maximum potential from these magnicent grape varieties
Ageing
The malo-lactic fermentation was developed in new french Allier oak barriques and aged in there for 18 months
Analysis
Alcoholic Strength: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 5,6gr/l of tartaric acid
pH: 3,7
Colour
Deep and consistent red
Aroma
Intense black fruit aroma, such as blackcurrant, combined with the floral, balsamic and spiciness characteristic of Allier oak
Palate
Full-bodied with robust but polished tannins with a remarkable acidity and freshness where the black fruit and the chocolate are the highlights. It shows a full, concentrated and complex wine with great aging potential
Tasting Note
Balanced, expressive, long and persistent
Serving Suggestions
Serve between 16 and 18ºC. Goes well with game, spicy roasted red meat
Winemaker
Nuno Cancela de Abreu
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