Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby color. Complex, notes of ripe black fruits, licorice andgraphite. In the mouth reveals a huge volume, strong structure, intensity and deepness

Consumption

16 - 18ºC

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Fortified

Year

2009

Weight

1.5

Cast

Old vines

Alcohol

19%

Vinification

Manual grapes selections at the entrance to the cellar. Fermented in mechanic tanks for 2 days, with temperature control. Intense pumping over and maceration for a further 2 days and fortification by 19% with iced grape spirit (77% vol.)

Total Acidity

4,65 g/l

Wine Maker

Jorge Alves and Sónia Pereira

Ageing

In oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks for 2 years

Ph

3,75

Awards

93-95/100 pts - Wine Anorak by Jamie Goodie, UK (2008);91/100 pts - Wine Enthusiast, USA (2008);Gold Medal - International Wine Challenge, UK (1997); “5 Stars - Decanter Magazine, UK (1997)