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Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas Reserva Red

Summary

Colour: Red

Region: Alentejo DOC

Content: 750ml

Alcohol: 14,5%

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Castelão, Alicante Bouschet

Tasting Notes

Tone: Intense granate colour with hints of ruby

Bouquet: Black fruit, chocolate and spices

Palate: Still somewhat austere, reveals a red of Alentejo from other times. Everything is well integrated in a fresh and persistent finish

Service Temperature: 16ºC-18ºC

Food Pairing: Red meat or game, intense cheeses, vegetable kebab

Vinification

Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by a 20-day postfermentation maceration period. Part of the malolactic fermentation took place in barrels.

Ageing: 21 months ageing in 225L French Oak barrels.