Tapada de Coelheiros Vinha da Sobreira Tinto 2020

The Sobreira vineyard, a slope between 280 and 290m, was planted in 2001 with the Syrah grape variety, from mass selection. This rainfed vineyard benefits from a northwest exposure and proximity to a small cork oak forest that promotes biodiversity. The soil, predominantly sandy clay, has some coarse elements of quartz and granite, with a low organic matter content. The vineyard is trained using a bilateral cord. In 2017 we converted to organic farming, evolving to biodynamics in 2020, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and promoting soil regeneration.

Grape Varieties: Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby color with violet reflections. The nose stands out with aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry and cassis, enveloped in notes of spices. On the palate, the wine reveals itself full-bodied with robust yet silky tannins, promising good evolution over time. Ripe fruit is balanced by a fine acidity, bringing elegance to the overall profile. The finish is long, with a persistent presence of spice notes.

Vinification: The grapes were hand-harvested in 25kg crates and transported to the winery, where they underwent destemming and partial crushing before being transferred to stainless steel tanks. A pre-fermentation maceration was conducted at a temperature of 10ºC for about three days, after which we allowed a gradual temperature increase and the onset of alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeast. The fermentation was carefully managed, maintaining the temperature between 23 and 25ºC and carrying out daily pump-overs as needed. After the completion of alcoholic fermentation, a post-fermentation maceration was promoted for about 5 days to encourage the natural onset of malolactic fermentation, which was completed in stainless steel. Subsequently, the wine was racked into an 18 hl barrel where it aged for 18 months, followed by bottle aging for an additional 18 months.

Ageing: 18 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle.

Ageing Potential: 10 to 15 Years

Winemaker: Luís Patrão

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