Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
Tasting Notes: Color: Tawny, with reddish-orange nuances. Aroma: It exudes a wide variety of aromas of dried fruits, honey and vanilla notes, due to its aging in oak casks. Palate: Velvety, elegant and very balanced. With a long and persistent finish.
Viticulture: Coming from Quinta da Vista Alegre, located in Cima Corgo, where there are vines over 95 years old, and other younger ones as a result of a restructuring plan carried out since the end of the 80s. buildings with predominant exposure to the south.
Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand into small transport boxes and vinified according to the traditional Port Wine method. After partial destemming, the grapes are crushed in stone presses with foot treading. The fermentation of the must takes place under controlled temperature and is interrupted by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great ageing potential.
Ageing: Wine from a single harvest, aged in oak casks for a minimum period of 7 years. The year of bottling is indicated on the back label.
Consumption: Can be served with coffee and chocolates. Best served with desserts like: crème brulée, fruit tarts and, also others made with chocolate, dried fruit and nuts and caramel. It should be served at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C.
Conservation: Bottle upright at a constant temperature and protected from light. After opening, consume preferably within 1 to 4 months.
Oenology Team: Fátima Lopes, César Pinacho, Miguel Martins
Bottled in 2023
