Deep ruby color. Complex, notes of ripe black fruits, licorice andgraphite. In the mouth reveals a huge volume, strong structure, intensity and deepness
Forbrug
16 - 18ºC
Flaskestørrelse
White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood
Country Country Country
Portugal
Type Type Type Type
Fortified
Årsår
2009
Vægt
1.5
Cast Cast Cast Cast
Old vines
Alkohol Alkohol
19%
Vinificering
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 syre
4,65 g/l
Vin Maker
Jorge Alves and Sónia Pereira
Aldersalderen
In oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks for 2 years
Ph.d
3,75
Priser
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)