Technische Daten

Region

Douro

Verkostungsnotizen

Imperial topaz glints of fire orange on amber are followed by a spicy floral nose with flavours of citrus and macaroons and a lingering finish of dried figs and orange peel

Genießen

Caramel desserts, dried fruits and spices

Flaschengröße

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Land

Portugal

Typ

Fortified

Jahr

1982

Gewicht

1.5

Gusseisen

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz

Alkohol

20%

Vinifikation

The grapes are destemmed, crushed and vinified in a careful maceration with extraction of coloour, tannins and aroma, complemented by permanent pumping-over during fermentation. This process takes place in vats at a controlled temperature (28-30ºC)

Weinbauer

Carlos Alves

Alterung

Matures in wood for a variable periods of time never less than 7 years