Grape variety – 100% Petit Verdot (single grape)
Vintage – 2014
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – limestone
Tasting notes − ruby colour. Aroma of wild berries, sour cherries, and cherries. Light touch of spice. Very elegant in the mouth, balanced and intense
Winemaking − manual harvest into 18 kg boxes. Completely de-stemmed with follow-up pre-fermentation maceration for 2 days. Fermentation under controlled temperature for 15 days. Post-fermentation maceration period of 10 days
Ageing − 11 months ageing in new French oak barrels
Alcohol – 13,5%
Total acidity – 6,05 g/l
pH – 3,62
Wine pairing – especially suitable for grilled red meat, cheeses. Ideal partner for a barbecue and roasted meats in the oven
Awards/Reviews – “The Wine Enthusiast Magazine” in April 2016 gave 89 points; 16,5 points in “Revista de Vinhos”; “Best Buy” in its category; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 16 points (0-20) [vintage of 2012]
Quote – “Petit Verdot is known for its colour, and this wine is dark purple, almost black. The tannins are also pretty prominent, although they are balanced by a freshness from black currant fruits and a fine, mineral structure. There is a touch of pepper and spice at the end” (ROGER VOSS, European Editor. Reviews wines from Portugal and France)
