Product details
Winemaking:
The grapes from the old vineyards (over 80 years old) were vinified in stainless steel, temperature controlled, remontage vats, holding up to 5.000 kilos of grapes each. The chosen parcels of the 16 hectares of the old vineyards at Quinta do Vallado were vinified separately, the fermentation lasting an average of 8 to 20 days. The grapes from the younger vineyards of Sousão were foot trodden in lagares and fermented in the lagares for 6 days. The wines from the old vineyards were then stored in stainless steel tanks for the duration of the malolactic fermentation and were afterwards racked to 225 litres new French Allier Oak barriques. The wines from new vineyards after a first racking were immediately stored in similar 225 litres barriques of new French oak. The wine was kept for 17 months on the barriques.
Grape Varieties:
Tinta Roriz,Tinta Amarela,Touriga Franca,Touriga Nacional,Sousão
Tasting Notes:
Very concentrated, with balsamic oak notes, fig and black plum aromas, tobacco. Full bodied, firm, mature and silky tannins. Mineral notes and a very elegant, persistent and complex 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:
This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Robert Parker;
. 17,5 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2014 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages).
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
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