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.

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
12 years

Grape Varieties

Alicante Bouschet

Vinification / Maturation

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

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

More Information

Vineyard

Palmeiras Vineyard

Wine Makers

David Baverstock and Luís Patrão

Colour

Deep concentrated red.

Aroma

Complex aroma of dark berry fruits with notes of cigar box and leather.

Palate

Rich fruit with robust tannins, well structured, long and persistent finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

Maio de 2014

Alcohol/Volume

15.5 %

Total Acidity

7.05 g/l

pH

3.53

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

2.6 g/l