Signature Wine of 1300 bottles
Grape variety – 100% Tinta Roriz (single grape)
Vintage – 2012
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – clay-limestone
Tasting notes − garnet colour. It has the aroma of ripe fruits, strawberry, raspberry, light vanilla, chocolate flavour and light spice notes. Long and persistent
Winemaking − manual harvesting. Fermentation took place in stainless steel with controlled temperature. Long maturation during 10 days
Ageing – 14 months in French oak barrels, of whom 35% are new, and another 12 months in bottle
Alcohol – 13,5%
Awards/Reviews – the 2012 vintage received 90 points from Robert Parker, and the 2009 vintage was given a score of 89 by “The Wine Enthusiast Magazine”; “Vinhos de Portugal 2015 – João Paulo Martins” rating: 16 points (0-20) [vintage of 2009]
Quote – “Cor rubi intenso, limpo. Aroma morangos e frutos silvestres macerados marcam o nariz, a madeira traz as especiarias e a baunilha, num equilibrado conjunto. Sabor harmonioso, frutado, taninos macios, acidez refrescante, deixa um final especiado com notas de chocolate” (WINE PASSION, 2010)
