Product details
After a short fermentation period of contact between the must and the skins, a high quality grape alcohol is added to interrupt fermentation so as to preserve the sweetness of the grapes. The wine is kept in contact with the skins throughout the winter and is then leached, and the masses pressed. Ageing for 8 years in oak casks previously used for malt whisky ageing in a carefully monitored environment.
Grape Varieties:
Moscatel Roxo
Tasting Notes:
Intense aroma, rich and complex, with floral notes of orange blossom and roses, raisins, almonds and honey. In the mouth, flavours identical to the aromas over a well-balanced sweetness, and a good acidity and astringency - a combination of body, smoothness and persistent flavour.
Store and Serve Advices:
Serving temperature 14-16°C.
Food Pairing:
A dark chocolate dessert, or simply to accompany a good coffee.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 92 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Regional Trophy Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 (Other vintages);
. Regional Trophy Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages).
Disclaimer:
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