Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Very dark colour. Very intense aroma of mature fruits such as red fruits. In the mouth, being young, has a lot of freshness and intensity in tannins. After some years is very structured with a very long and complex aromas

Consumption

13 - 14ºC

Enjoy

Is very good with strong cheese but also can be served during the meal with strong meat

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Fortified

Year

2008

Weight

1.5

Cast

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and others

Alcohol

20%

Vinification

The fermentation occurs in a granite treading tanks (lagares). The grapes fermented for 3 days using the traditional treading by foot. The fermentation was interrupted by the addition of grape spirit (brandy) with 77% alc

Total Acidity

4.8 g/l

Wine Maker

Alzira Viseu de Carvalho

Ageing

The first 6 months was in stainless steel tanks in a cellar with a temperature of 18ºC. Afterwards the wine was transferred into wooden - Portuguese oak - Tonel, where it remain during 2 years

Awards

Silver Medal Decanter World Wine 2015