Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend Tinto 2017

Grape Varieties: Old vines, more than one hundred years old: 34 grape varieties with a predominance of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca.

Tasting Notes: Aroma:Very concentrated, with balsamic oak notes, fig and black plum aromas, tobacco. Taste: Full bodied, firm, mature and silky tannins. Mineral notes and a very elegant, persistent and complex finish.

Vinification: Part of the grapes underwent the traditional process of foot-treading in granite "lagares". The remaining grapes were vinified in 5-ton stainless steel vats, with controlled temperature and mechanical remontage for 9 days.

Ageing: After the malolactic fermentation all the wines were racked into French oak barriques where they stayed for 18 months. 50% new barrels and 50% used barrels.

Winemaker: Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira

Awards: 95/100 Robert Parker