Tapada do Chaves Reserva Tinto 2017

History: The history of Tapada do Chaves dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the Chaves family planted the first vineyards on the slopes of the Serra de São Mamede in their small tapada, beginning a relationship of passion and dedication to the land. Located in the parish of Frangoneiro, on the outskirts of Portalegre, Tapada do Chaves has been in existence for over a century and assumed a prominent role in the creation of the demarcated region in Alentejo with its wines of protected origin. In Tapada do Chaves there are two of the oldest vineyard plots in Alentejo, in production, with records in the years 1901 for the red vine and in 1903 for the white vine. With 60 hectares of land and 32 hectares of wine-growing heritage, the tapada is located on a granite massif and at a generous altitude, in an area strongly influenced by the orography and agroforestry cover, in a microclimate that is decisive for the quality and typicality of the wines produced there. It is a unique place due to its heritage and potential.

Grape Varieties: Aragonez, Trincadeira e Alicante Bouschet.

Soil Type: Granite

Tasting Notes: Concentrated deep garnet color. Fresh and intense aromatic complexity, wild berries, bush and earthy character, rock rose, resin, and some subtle underlying leather. It is extremely elegant, with volume and very expressive ripe red fruit, an Alentejo classic. Firm tannins and acidity, very balanced and compelling, from the beginning until the end.

Vinification: Hand picked grapes sourced from the various plots in Tapada between 350 and 400 meters of altitude. Hand selection of the grapes inside the winery and full destemming before 5 days of cold soak maceration Wild fermentation on stainless steel tanks, with an additional 30 days of maceration Spontaneous natural malolactic fermentation in 225, 300 and 525 liter oak barrels.

Ageing:12 months in both Portuguese and French used oak barrels. In the bottle for 24 months.

Drink between: 2023 to 2041

Serving temperature: 16ºC

Winemaker: Pedro Baptista

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