Wine Principal Grande Reserva Red 2011 75cl

Region: S. Lourenço do Bairro, DOC Bairrada, Portugal

Grapes: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Touriga Nacional, 10% Merlot

Technical Data:
pH – 3.76
Total Acidity – 5.2 g/lt (expressed as tartaric acid)
Residual Sugar – 1.4 g/lt
Alcohol – 14.6%

Terroir:
Atlantic-influenced climate, protected by the Caramulo and Buçaco mountains. Vineyards planted at high density (up to 6,172 vines per hectare) on gentle hills of clay-limestone soils, in the region’s famous limestone patch. Vineyards are entirely dry-farmed.

Aging:
The wine is aged for 24 years in 225-liter French oak barrels (new and used). The final blend ages for an additional 6 years in the bottle before being released.

Tasting Notes:
Completely opaque, ruby-colored center. Intense aromas of dark fruits, cedar, leather, smoke, chocolate, and light wood toast. Full-bodied, with textured, almost powdery tannins. Vibrant acidity that persists throughout. Very long, mineral finish.

Serve between 6-6 p.m. Decant about 15 minutes beforehand.

Robert Parker 91/100

Producer: Colinas de São Lourenço Farm