Aromas of tea, chocolate, and spices. Fresh notes on the palate, very dry tannins, and a long persistent finish. 90 pts by The Wine Advocate.
WINEMAKER João Nicolau de Almeida
APPELLATION Douro
GRAPE VARIETAL 40% Vinhas Velhas – 40% Touriga Nacional – 20% Touriga Franca
CULTURE & VINIFICATION Manual harvest in September. Vinification was carried out by trodden where complete fermentation took place with indigenous yeast.
AGING The wine was aged for 12 months in 225 L barrels and 600 L casks made of French, American, and German oak.
ALCOHOL CONTENTS 14.5%
