Wine Concept

Wines produced only in exceptional years. Made from singular grape parcels from the estate vineyards that express the unique potential and character of the individual grape variety.

Awards

2014, Sommelier Wine Awards – Bronze

Agriculture

Integrated Production (certified)

This harvest was characterized by a rainy winter, followed by a long and mild summer. These cooler summer temperatures allowed for ideal grape maturation conditions.

SOIL TYPE
Deep, dark colour, limestone origins, clay like texture.

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
10 years

Grape Varieties

Alicante Bouschet

Vinification / Maturation

Temperature controlled fermentation (28ºC) in small stainless steel tanks.

12 months aging in American oak barrels, 12 months bottle ageing before market release.

More Information

Wine Makers

David Baverstock and Luís Patrão

Colour

Deep concentrated red.

Aroma

Complex aroma of dark berry fruits with light leather notes.

Palate

Full bodied, with firm tannins providing balance and structure. Long and persistent finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

December 2011

Alcohol/Volume

14.5 %

Total Acidity

6.56 g/l

pH

3.61

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2.1 g/l