Red

Marquês de Montemor Reserve Red

Year of harvest:

2016

Classification:

Vinho Regional Alentejano

Type:

Red wine

Grape varieties:

50% Aragonez, 40% Touriga Nacional, 10 % Tinta Barroca

Soil type:

Sandy soils, loam soils, clay soils, limestone and slate soils. Overall, high iron content and granite in the deeper rock layers.

Annual Production:

10.000 bottles

Tasting:

This wine have a dark garnet color and intense aromas of concentrated wild fruits, spices and a touch of vanilla. Very powerful, full bodied and a fruity note on the palate. A great balance and long lasting finish.

Vinification:

Strict reduction of grape yield at 45 hectoliters per hectare and selective manual harvesting. Maceration in rotofermenters and open stainless steel vats at 25°C. Maturation for 12 months in French oak barriques.

Ageing potential:

5 Years

Wine and food pairings:

We recommend serving the wine with game, and grilled red meat and intensily aromatic cream sauces.