Product details
Harvested by hand at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and vinified in accordance to a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, complemented by permanent churning during fermentation. This process takes place in vats, at a controlled temperature between 28-30°C, until reaching the desired Baume degree. At this stage, grape brandy is added (fortification). This is an exceptional wine, from a single harvest, bottled between the second and third year after the harvest. It is deep-red in colour, complex, full-bodied and with a remarkable ageing potential.
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional,Old Vines
Tasting Notes:
Deep dark colour with violet hues. It shows a splendid nose, with oral aromas, menthol and black fruit (blueberries) and notes of smoke. In the mouth it displays assertive acidity, much in the style of Casa Kopke, well combined with intense tannins. Delicate fresh fruit developing into a long and compelling finish, foreseeing great ageing potential.
Store and Serve Advices:
The wine should be stored in a fresh, dry and dark place, without temperature variations, and the bottle must remain in a horizontal position. This wine can be kept in bottle for an indefinite period, without any damage to the quality of its proprieties and character. Once opened, it should be decanted and consumed within 2 to 3 days. The periods here suggested are merely for guidance, not implying the deterioration of the wine but only a slow evolution that can lead to the loss of its original sensorial characteristics. Serve at a temperature between 12 and 14 ºC.
Food Pairing:
Pair it with a main course of red meat or game. Blue or soft cheese (such as Serra da Estrela) are equally well suited. This unique wine's exceptional quality means it's best enjoyed on its own or with a cigar.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 91 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 17,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
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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