Deep, concentrated plummy-red tones; Complex aromas. Mature well integrated fruit. Full-flavoured, good concentration, soft tannin structure. Should be served at 14 a 16ºC; A perfect accompaniment to Mediterranean dishes.

climate

Continental-mediterranean’, characterized by a low-rainfall, semi-arid growing season and high daytime temperatures. Good summer and pre-harvest thermal amplitude.

soil

Magnesian sedimentary loam soils, ranging from sandy-loam to clay-loam with marked horizons.

vinification

Grape Varieties: Trincadeira; Touriga Nacional; Aragonez. Grapes are hand-selected on a purpose-built selection table; The fruit is instantly cooled to 10ºc on arrival at the winery; Musts are ‘cold-soaked’ for up to 2 days prior to fermentation; Innoculation with selected yeasts; Prolonged fermentation and maceration in ‘lagares’ (traditional open fermenters); Aged in new French oak barriques.