Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.66%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Touriga Nacional
Syrah55%
Trincadeira17%
Cabernet Sauvignon14%
Mourvedre7%
Touriga Nacional7%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Malgas
Soil Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 20 hL/ha
Vine Age bush vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Open Top Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 9 days
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 700L
Bottling Date 19 Dec 2019
Sulfites 50.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in small crates in the cool mornings. Destemmed and gently crushed into small open top tanks and oak vats with a small portion whole bunch. Natural yeast fermentation @ max. temp. 29°C. Time on the skins about 9-12 days, with the cap of skins punched down (pigeage) 2 to 3 times a day. Single pressing in a traditional basket press and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Mostly 225L French oak barrels in the first year and mostly 700L in the second year of maturation. 20% new for 22 months. (We feel this better respects the complexity of the fruit, while softening the wine sufficiently). The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.
Food Pairing richer red meat dish, red wine risotto, matured cheese
Critics Ratings Platter: 97
Platter97
Tim Atkin96