Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.18%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira
Syrah67%
Mourvedre14%
Touriga Nacional11%
Trincadeira8%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 20 hL/ha
Vine Age 11 and 12 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Open Top Tank, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 9 days
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 700L
Bottling Date 14/12/2018
Sulfites 47.0 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 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. The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, lavender, thyme, rosemary, dark spice, chocolate
Palate: inky, wild, freshness, concentration, meaty character, dark spice, chocolate, lingering flavour
Food Pairing richer red meat dish, red wine risotto, matured cheese
Critics Ratings Platter: 5 stars
Platter5 stars
Tim Atkin96 points