Long and lingering to the finish, with a remarkable aromatic explosion of berry fruit in perfect harmony with delicate notes of gum cistus.
Bottle Size
White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood
Country
Portugal
Type
Fortified
Year
2014
Cast
Old Vines
Alcohol
20%
Vinification
The grapes with their stems were then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank where they were foot trodden. Later, the grape spirit was added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine
Total Acidity
3.9 g/l
Wine Maker
Manuel Lobo
Ageing
Two years in large Portuguese oak vats. Bottled without fining or filtration; a light sediment may form in the bottle over time