Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Great balance, rich, fat, smooth, confirming on the mouth the sensations encountered on the aroma; great body with a very long finish

Consumption

14 - 16ºC

Enjoy

It is very nice served with desserts made from chocolate, dried fruits, spices (cinnamon) and caramel. Also serve with coffee or chocolates

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 thefermentation.. The fermentation occurs with temperature control, being stopped by adding brandy (firewater)

Total Acidity

4,05 g/l

Wine Maker

Manuel Tavares & José Araújo

Ageing

Blending of selected wines, originating from several years, matured in oak casks, with an average of 20 years

Ph

3,5

Awards

Bronze Medal “WINE STYLE ASIA AWARD 2008 ” (October 2008/Singapore)