Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Tinto 2022

Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Touriga Nacional.

Tasting Notes: Color: Deep ruby hue with violet hints. Aroma: Very ripe red and black fruits (mulberry, raspberry and plum), integrated with spicy and balmy notes, such as pepper, mint and coconut. Palate: Well-balanced, round, rich taste of fruits and spices, nice structure of smooth tannins.

Vinification: Mechanical harvested during the night. Total Destemming. Maceration before fermentation during 48h. Fermentation with controlled temperature (22ºC-28ºC) in stainless steel vats. Maceration after fermentation between 5 and 10 days. Malolatic Fermentation in stainless still vats with french oak staves.

Ageing: 50% in 400L french oak barrels during 4 months.

Gastronomy: Mediterranean food in general, pasta, lamb, poultry and soft cheeses.

Winemaker: Nuno Franco