Herdade do Rocim Tinto 2021

The “Herdade do Rocim” Red is a genuine wine produced in accordance with the know-how and passion of generations who have always had the greatest respect and fondness for the land.

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet e Aragonez.

Tasting Notes: Deep and concentrated ruby colour. Pleasing black fruit and mineral aromas with well integrated notes of spices acquired during barrel maturation. Firm tannins and balanced acidity.

Vinification: Manual harvest into 12 kg boxes. In the winery, the grapes underwent careful selection on a vibrating sorting table before destemming with a slight crushing of the berries. After 48 hours of pre-fermentation cold maceration, fermentation took place in french oak vats and in open fermenter lagares at a controlled temperature of around 24ºC for a period of 12 days.

Ageing: The wine aged in french oak barrels, for a period of six months. After bottling, the wine aged in bottle for six months.

Winemaker: Catarina Vieira e Pedro Ribeiro.