Wine Marquês dos Vales 1ª Seleção Red 2012 75cl – 1st selection

Grapes: Touriga Nacional (13%), Syrah (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) e Petit Verdot (21%), Alicante Bouschet (15%) e Aragonês (12%).

Region: Algarve

Class: Regional Algarve

Climate: hot summers, dry and long. Short and mild winter with rainfall concentrated between October and February and occasionally strong in April. Privileged microclimate due to the proximity of the Atlantic enjoying mild and constant climate and the protection given by the Monchique mountains against the northernmost winds.

Soil: Clay-Limestone

Winemaker: Paulo Laureano and Dorina Lindemann

Alcohol (% / vol.): 14%

Acidity (g / l): 6.3

Sugar (g / L): 3

ph: 3.41

Winemaking: maceration and cold fermentation in stainless temperature. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.

Maturation: 6 months maturation in stainless steel vats controlled teperatura. 12 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Fruity with hints of spice.

Taste: Light and fruity.

Final: Final pleasant and balanced.