Description
APPELLATION
Regional Lisboa
GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Merlot; 20% Castelão; 20% Syrah
TASTING NOTES
Young ruby color wine. Intense with notes of red fruits, spices and mint. In the mouth it reveals good structure and quality tannins. Harmonious and pleasant after-taste.
VINEYARD
The grapes that origin this wine came from vines, which express the full potential of Alenquer “terroir”. The soils are fine textured, neutral and clay-calcareous. The climate is Mediterranean with Atlantic influence. The vineyards are located in a chain of hills and valleys protected by “Montejunto” mountains .
2019 VINTAGE REPORT
Winter was dry and warm the following spring was also dry and warm. In summer the weather remained dry with temperatures bellow average for the season. Grape ripening was longer thus resulting in balanced fruit with ripe tannins and good aromatic potential. Harvest occurred from 2nd September to October 9th.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were transported to the winery and immediately processed. After total de-stemming they were softly crushed. Each variety was vinified separately with a daily regimen of 2 manual pump-over during the alcoholic fermentation, which took place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 26°C.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Pairs with meat dishes, pasta and cheese. Serve at 18 °C.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol 13,5 %
Total Acidity 5,32 g/l
pH 3,76
Sugars 0,7 g/l