Casa Relvas DE.ZAS.SE.TE Tinto 2022

The 2022 harvest of Casa Relvas DE.ZAS.SE.TE (DEZASSETE - SEVENTEEN) is ready! Named after its alcohol content (17%), this wine is the result of a special year. Under the hot Alentejo sun, in special years, some grapes reach very high degrees, and when this degree is reached in balance, it can result in wines of great concentration and enormous richness. 2022 was one of those years, and “DE.ZAS.SE.TE” is an example of that.

Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Alicante Bouschet e Trincadeira.

Soil: Clay and Schist

Tasting Notes: Color: Deep ruby hue with violet hints. Aroma: Complex aroma of red berries with balsamic and earthy notes. Palate: Remarkable freshness and an excellent structure and balance, with high-quality tannins. It has a complex finish, showing great elegance and aromatic persistence.

Vinification: Hand harvested. Total Destemming. Maceration before fermentation during 48h. Fermentation with controlled temperature (22ºC-28ºC) in open vats (lagares) with automatic pigeurs. Malolatic Fermentation in oak barrels.

Ageing: 9 months in foudre.

Gastronomy: Full flavored and roasted red meats, game and pork.

Winemaker: Nuno Franco