Red Wine Gran Reserve 2021

Type

Estate Wine

Protected Designation of Origin (DOC) DOURO

Fermentation Equipment

Horizontal rotating stainless steel vat, equipped with a cooling system and temperature control.

Grape Varieties

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca.

Vinification

Fully destemmed followed by crushing; cold maceration for 24 hours; fermentation for 6 days followed by malolactic fermentation.

Fermentation Temperature

18 – 28 ºC

Aging

Twelve months in French oak barrels (1 previous use).

Laboratory Analysis

Alcohol Content

14.50% vol. (20 ºC)

pH

3.52

Total Acidity

5.70 g/dm³ (tartaric acid)

Reducing Sugars

0.94 g/dm³

Tasting Notes

Colour

Dark violet

Aroma

Very concentrated on the nose, with notes of wood combined with stewed red fruits.

Palate

Well-balanced on the palate, with firm tannins, resulting in a harmonious, clean and persistent wine.

Serving Suggestions

Consumption

In order to preserve all its characteristics, this wine has not been filtered or stabilized, making it natural for sediment to form. Decant 10 minutes before serving at a temperature of 17 ºC.

Gastronomy

Refined red meat dishes, as well as cheese platters