H.M. Borges 5 Anos Seco

Tinta Negra from several years of harvest with an average age of 5 years. Volcanic and basaltic soils, textured clayey, acidic and rich in organic matter. A subtropical climate mild, hot summers and temperate winters. Great proximity between the vineyards and the sea, which gives the wines a perfect acidity.

Varieties: 100% Tinta Negra Mole (Red Portuguese wine grape).

Tasting Notes: Dry, of amber colour, woody and complex aroma, distinct and harmonious. Mouth-filling.

Gastronomy: Excellent to serve as an aperitif, with a good cheese selection or salmon starters. Must be served at a temperature between 13ºC and 14ºC. It doesn't have to be decanted. After opening, the wine will remain for several months in good condition.

Winemaking: Fermentation on skins, with fermentation and temperature control. Interruption of fermentation by adding neutral wine alcohol at 96% Vol.

Ageing: Estufagem (process of ageing the wine through heat) in 650 litres oak barrels, followed by a stage partly in stainless steel and partly in French and American oak casks for more than 4 years.

Expected Longevity: Madeira wines, due to their characteristics and fortification, are of great longevity. 

Winemaker: Ivo Couto