Tasting note
Exquisite ruby red with a translucent brilliance. Complex bouquet of ripe cherry, strawberry, and quince melds seamlessly with oak-induced notes of anise, tobacco, and mint. The palate showcases Pinot Noir's essence—gentle tannins and lively acidity—resulting in a light, fresh profile and a fruit-forward aftertaste.
Viticulture
A vineyard site of unique terroir, Vale dos Vinhedos has a slope between 25 ° and 35 ° with exposure east, northeast and north. The site enjoys well drained soil of medium depth clay
Vinification
Careful bunch selection; destemming; 48-hour cold maceration; Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast; 24º-25ºC fermentation; Remontages, delations during 12-day skin maceration; Malolactic fermentation; 8-month maturation in French oak barrels; Tartaric stabilization; Bottling; 12-month basin tuning. A meticulously crafted journey
Food Match
Meats, grilled meats, fish and soft cheeses, not very cured and sausages.