Vintage: 2010

Region: Alentejo – Portugal

Grape blend: Aragonez (75%) and Touriga Nacional (25%)

Wine Analysis: Alcohol 13,5%, pH 3,56 Total Acidity 5,8 Residual Sugar 6gr/L, SO2 free 32Mgr/L

Vineyards: The vineyards are situated 100km east of Lisbon close to the Spanish border and the beautiful town of Evora; they were planted between 2001 and 2003.

Climate & Soil: The Alentejo is where Portugal's climate finally escapes the Atlantic influence, and the scenery changes to large, gently undulating plains that experience hot summers and cold winters more typical of continental weather systems with the potential to make extrovert, ripe wines with a taste of the sun about them. The soils are from clay and Schist (35%) and Magnesium sedimentary clay-loam.

Winemaker: team led by Nuno Franco

Winemaking: Grapes are picked by machine during the evening. Pre - fermentation Maceration during 2 to 3 days. Fermentation in open Vats (lagares) and in small vats with controlled temperature between 25ºC a 35ºC. After fermentation maceration during 1 to 2 weeks.

Ageing: 50% of the wine during 6 months in French and American Oak.

Winemakers tasting notes: This wine suggests a complex aroma of wood fruits and White flowers with chocolate and coconut taste. On the palate it presents a well-balanced and rounded flavor with a rich taste of fruit and spices.

Food Pairings:This wine matches with red or white meat, game, soft cheeses and pasta.

Serve: The wine is ready to drink now or in the next 3 years. Serve at 16°C (61°F)

EAN code bottle: 3760204540173
EAN code case: 37602045401732

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