Product details
Winemaking:
The vintage year revealed exceptional characteristics to create this Adega de Borba Garrafeira. It was produced from grapes cultivated in the oldest vineyards of the region, which have a foundation composed by schist soils, with a meticulous control of productivity of the grape and accompanying of the maturation stage of each grape and specific plot. After they arrived in the winery, the grapes were slightly crushed with total destemming, process after which the alcoholic fermentation followed. It was performed in stainless steel vats with moderate mechanical stepping. Maceration was performed for 10 days under a controlled temperature of 24 ºC. The wine aged for 12 months in French and American oak casks, after which a slight filtration occurred. It then aged for 30 months in bottle in the cellar.
Grape Varieties:
Trincadeira,Aragonêz,Alicante Bouschet
Tasting Notes:
Deep grenade colour. Good aromatic intensity with aromas of black ripe fruits, cocoa and roasted nuts. Soft flavour with tannins of raisins and wild berries, full-bodied and fresh, long finish.
Store and Serve Advices:
Can be served young, but better after a maturation at least of 10 years. Best served at room temperature 17-18ºC.
Food Pairing:
Good as an accompaniment to meat or dessert.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 93 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 90 points in Robert Parker;
. Gold medal Vinalies Internationales 2017;
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2016;
. Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Vinalies Internationales 2015 (Other vintages).
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