Grape variety – 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier
Vintage – 2012
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – clay-limestone
Tasting notes − hints of vanilla and berries still with a full structure and balanced tannins; spicy, long lasting in mouth
Winemaking − manual harvesting. Fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temperature. Long maturation during 10 days
Ageing – 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, of whom 40% are new
Alcohol – 14%
Awards/Reviews – this wine received 94 points in “The Wine Enthusiast Magazine”!; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 18 points (0-20) [vintage of 2010]
Quote – “This is a northern Rhône-style blend, with a touch of Viognier in the Syrah that softens the considerable dark, the tannic power of the wine. Along with this solid structure, the wine also has ripe black-plum-skin and blackberry flavours. A concentrated wine, it still needs to age. Drink from 2018” (ROGER VOSS, European Editor. Reviews wines from Portugal and France)
