A Proibida Tinto 2018

Savior and resistant, Queen Isabella has ensured the existence of wines and vineyards on the islands to modern day since the phylloxera attack in the 19th Century. For many it is not even considered wine! For us, it is cuture, folklore and part of our tradition. Paying tribute more than 200 years of history in the islands, this “Isabella the Forbidden” is elegant, aromatic, authentic yet... simple like all good things are!

Origin: Pico - Azores.

Grape Varieties: Mixed old vineyards.

Tasting Note: Dark ruby colour with medium concentration and exuberant nose and intense passion fruit notes. The attack is fresh, authentic and simple like everything that’s good.

Vinification: Manual harvest to 20Kg baskets, bunch selection in a sorting table, no pumps, gravity flow. Natural racking after 24 hours, and fermentation in small 600 to 1000L stainless steel tanks.

Wine Pairing: Fresh, elegant, salty and spicy red. Enjoy with well flavoured dishes of either simple red meats or well seasoned white meats.

Store and Service: Store at 12-14ºC and serve at 16ºC to drink at 18ºC.

Winemaker: Antônio Maçanita