APPELATION: Douro

VINEYARDS: "Patamares"

SOIL: Schist

ASPECT: West/South

AGE OF VINES: 10-14 years

ALCOHOL, ABV: 13.5%

BOTTLING: September 2016 September 2016

ANALYSIS: Total acidity: 4.7 g / liter, pH: 3.67, sugar content: 1.6 g / liter

GRAPES VARIETIES: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional

Classification:

Wine Spectator

American Wine Observer Magazine 88 points

Robert Parker 85 points

WINEMAKING:

After the plastic bucket containing 22 kilograms of grapes is sent to the winery, it is dispersed and placed on the sorting table for strict selection. After the stem is slightly broken, it is transferred to a temperature-controlled stainless steel tank for 7 days. Fermentation.

AGEING:

Stainless steel barrel

WINEMAKERS:   Manuel Lobo

TASTING

Colour: Fuchsia

Nose : Aroma is strong, floral is obvious, and berry is prominent

Palate: Elegant entrance, medium bodied, smooth and soft tannins, firm structure and charming mouthfeel