red wine
Made with the typical varieties of the region, reveals aromas of red fruits (strawberry and currant), floral (violet) and light vanilla. In the mouth it's delicate and very fresh, with soft tannins and a medium finish.
Denomination: Douro DOC
Vintage: 2019
Varieties: Touriga Nacional (35%), Touriga Franca (35%) and Tinta Roriz (30%)
Alcohol: 14%
Capacity: 750ml
Viticultural Year
The year was characterized by large temperature fluctuations and lower than normal annual precipitation, considering it a dry year. The climatic conditions led, in the initial phase, to a slight advance in the vegetative cycle in relation to the average of the last 5 years, which gradually attenuated throughout the cycle. Despite the occurrence of high rainfall during the month of April, the climatic evolution recorded subsequently contributed to an excellent phytosanitary quality of the bunches on the harvest date.
Vinification & Aging
Grapes from Quinta da Cismeira, located in S. João da Pesqueira, right in the heart of the Douro, at an average altitude of 350 meters, with north-east exposure. Manual and careful harvesting into 15 kg boxes in mid-September. Destemming and crushing of bunches and cold pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation followed in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C for 8 days. 80% of the batch was aged in stainless steel tanks, 10% in French oak barrels and 10% in American oak barrels, for 12 months. Bottling in April 2023.
Consumption
Serve between 15°C-18°C as an aperitif or with grilled meats. Can be consumed immediately or be kept for 4 to 5 years, if in good storage conditions and in a horizontal position.
