Some of the best grapes from a single harvest from our main property, Quinta Vale d’Agodinho. Aged for 4 years in seasoned balseiros to produce a soft yet deep and complex LBV with great aging potential.
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Dark ruby
Vibrant youthful aromas on the nose, such as strawberry and blackberry combined with a hint of vanilla.
A good weight with lots of dark fruit and spice balanced by well structured tannins, leading to a long and firm finish.
Touriga Nacional (30%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (15%) Tinto Cão (5%), Tinta Barroca (5%), Others (20%)
Alcohol – 19,5% Total Acidity – 4,74(g/l) pH – 3,55 Residual Sugar – 106(g/l) Contains sulfites
Viticulture:
A wet winter and long, hot spring and summer period brought some raisins to the wine.
Fermentation:
Totally destemmed and crushed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation with temperature control up to 27ºC degrees.
Aging:
Aged for 4 years in seasoned balseiros. Soft filtration. Bottled in July 2011.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo