Portas da Herdade Reserve

Description

APPELATION
IG Alentejano – Portugal

GRAPE VARIETIES
40% Syrah; 30% Trincadeira; 30% Touriga Nacional

TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby color, intense and complex aroma with notes of black fruit, light vegetal, spices and chocolate. In the mouth it is voluminous and elegant, with good structure and concentration. Its finish is long, where the aromatic notes are confirmed.

2019 VINTAGE REPORT
In the 2018/2019 crop year temperatures were within the average values of the past two decades, but already precipitation was far below. The spring was very warm, with summer temperatures, while the summer in turn was milder. This warm weather caused a faster phenolic maturation and consequently an earlier harvest date. The cooler summer provided a constant and homogenous maturation that indicated a better quality of grapes.

WINEMAKING
Grapes were de-stemmed without crushing, followed by 3 days cold maceration. Fermentation was done at 24 ° C with one daily riddle. Malolactic fermentation was done in vats. The final blend aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Goes well with red meat dishes and cured cheeses. Serve at 16°C.