Product details
Quinta Vale D. Maria “Vinha da Francisca” grapes are foot trodden and fully fermented in lagares for 7 to 10 days at temperatures ranging from 22° to 27° Celsius. The resulting wines are then racked into new Allier French oak 225-liter casks from various coopers, namely from François Frères and Taransaud, where they go through malolactic fermentation. The wine is normally bottled two to three weeks after the blending.
Grape Varieties:
Tinta Francisca,Touriga Franca,Sousão,Rufete,Touriga Nacional
Tasting Notes:
Lots of character and strength in the aroma, with affirmative black fruit. A polished style wine with fine and present tannins. Great complexity in a remarkable red wine.
Store and Serve Advices:
Serve at a temperature of 16-18 ºC.
Food Pairing:
This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 94 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.
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