Winemaking:
Destemming and crushing, 12 hours of pre-fermentation maceration at 34°C with selective yeast; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (22-24C) for 10 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels; total aging in oak for 14 months.
Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby red color with hints of purple/blue flecks. Very intense and powerful, yet elegant aromas, dominated by hints of Touriga Nacional bergamot oil, and balanced with aromas of wild wild berries (blueberry and blackberry) with well-integrated high-quality oak. Extremely elegant and voluptuous, yet fresh and balanced with hints of wild berries and a long finish.
Store and serve advice:
Storage Lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18°C.
Food Pairing:
Goes well with grilled meats or stews, hard cheeses.
Allergens:
Contains sulfites.