Red Fruit, Black Fruit, and Herbaceous, Sweet Spice and Toasted
BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Douro Valley, Portugal
Grape Varietals:
Tempranillo (Aragonez, Tinta Fino, Tinta Roriz)
Winemaking:
Direct Press, Extended Skin Contact, and Malolactic Fermentation
Maturation: 13-18 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Grilled red meat, steaks, burgers
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Tinta Roriz, from vineyards in the Douro Valley, from the sub-regions of Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior.
Taste Profile: Very concentrated, with balsamic notes of oak wood, very ripe red fruits and curry notes. Full-bodied and fleshy, with a pronounced red fruit flavor. The finish is powerful and exotic, with ripe and round tannins.
Winemaking Process: Vinification in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature and programmed pumping over. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to 225 liter oak barrels where it remains for 16 months.
