12.90€
This Cuvée comes from our terraced vineyard with sandy-loam and limestone soils, located in Porches, in the Algarve, just 2 km from the sea
| varietal | Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| vintage | 2021 |
| wine-type | Red |
GRAPES
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet
TERROIR
Sandy-loam and calcareous soils. South-facing vineyard. Situated just 2000 metres from the sea and exposed to strong northerly winds from Monchique.
WINEMAKING AND AGING
Hand-picked at night. Destemming and crushing, followed by cold maceration for 48 hours. Slow, temperature-controlled fermentation for 15 days. Very gentle crushing and pressing of the grape pulp.
Aged for 18 months in vats, followed by 12 months’ ageing in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES
– Nose: Refined and elegant with notes of black fruit and a hint of smokiness.
– Palate: An intense wine with good body and juiciness. Notes of plum, mocha, coffee and spices. Refined tannins and a long finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alcohol Content: 14.00%
pH: 3.91
Total Acidity: 4.97 g/L
Residual Sugar: ≤0.60 g/L
Winemaking: João do Ó Marques
