Description
Vineyard:
Located on the right bank of Castedo do Douro, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Sun exposure facing south. The vines were planted in monovarietal plots between 1991 and 1992.
Winemaking:
It took place between the third and fourth weeks of September, in 12-ton stainless steel fermentation vats with temperature control. All grape varieties were vinified separately at a temperature of average fermentation of 28ºC. This process took 10 days, followed by 5 days of post-mortem maceration. fermentative. The wine was stored in small volume vats.
Maturation:
After alcoholic fermentation was completed, it was aged in new barrels for 12 months. After this period of time, the wine was stabilized. Following its bottling and subsequent 12-month aging in bottle.
Store the wine:
O Piano Reserva está na sua plenitude para consumo imediato, contudo revela grande potencial de envelhecimento para mais 5 a 10 anos. Conservar em cave com a garrafa deitada.
Serve the wine:
It should be served between 14ºC and 16ºC.
Pairing:
We suggest game dishes or roast lamb.
Alcohol: 14.0%vol.
Total Acidity: 4.95 g/L
Reducing Sugars: 4.7 g/L
pH: 3.92