VINIFICATION
The wine-making process includes the halting of fermentation by adding the grape brandy, the blending of dierent wines and the ageing of the resulting wine. Fermentation takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature of 29°C, until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved, at which point the grape brandy is added. A wine of high quality, made from one single harvest. A Colheita wine matures in oak barrels for periods of time that can vary, but never less than 7 years. It is then bottled and sold according to the demands of the market. 

TASTING NOTES
Deep amber colour. It reveals a complex and rich bouquet with prevailing aromas of dried fruit. Distinct, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate. Elegantly combined tannins that linger into a delicious nish. 

RECOMMENDATIONS
Ideal with walnut and almond cakes. Best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. 

VINE
The rows of vines are traditionally planted across the slope in horizontal terraces. More recently vines have been planted up the slope (called “vinha ao alto”, meaning vertically planted). 

SOIL 

Schist-sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite in some places. 

HEIGHT
Up to 600 metres. 

GRAPE VARIETIES
25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Franca, 25% Tinta Barroca 

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol 20,00%
pH 3,55
Total Acidity 4,77 g/dm3
Reducing Sugars 134,00 g/dm3 

WINEMAKER
Carlos Alves

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