Claudia’s Reserve Red 2013
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Claudia’s Reserve is a careful selection from the grapes of our best Quintas. We do not follow a recipe, the composition will vary from year to year as we express what nature gives us.
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Dark ruby
Rich red and black fruit notes, with the predominance of blackberry and plum.
Firm acidity, with a nice tannic structure, though soft and balanced.
Touriga Franca (35%), Tinta Roriz (30%), Touriga Nacional (30%), Tinto Cão (2,5%), Tinta Amarela (2,5%)
Alcohol – 13,0% Total Acidity – 5,01(g/l) pH – 3,53 Residual Sugar – 2,1(g/l) Contains sulfites
Viticulture:
The long and very wet winter helped create water reserves the vines needed, which were then used during the very hot days of August.
Fermentation:
Fermented in stainless steel vats with long maceration. Have undergone malolactic fermentation.
Aging:
Aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Winemaker:
Claudia Quevedo