Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Aromas of caramel, dried fruits, spices, raisins and floral notes,full bodied with flavours of nuts

Enjoy

Desserts made from chocolate, dried fruit and nuts and caramel

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Fortified

Cast

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão

Alcohol

20%

Vinification

After a partial stripe of the grapes, with light crushing, follows the fermentation with skin maceration. The fermentation occurs with temperature control, being stopped by adding brandy (firewater)

Total Acidity

4,04 g/l

Wine Maker

Manuel Tavares & José Araújo

Ageing

Average of 10 years

Ph

3,6

Awards

Decanter Panel Tastings 2018: 87 points