Tasting note
Floral, darkly exotic red from Alentejo in Portugal, heady with violets and orange blossom, followed by a mouthful of blackberries, blackcurrants and a scattering of spice.
Viticulture
Vines are planted on residual granite and metamorphic sedimentary soils.
Vinification
Hand-picked grapes are chilled through the night, then cold macerated for 2 days before fermentation at between 20 and 25 degrees C for 14 days. Wine is then left to mature in French oak barriques for 9 months before bottling.
Food Match
Great with grilled meats or spicy food.