Claudia’s Reserve Red 2016
90/100
Mark Squires
Claudia’s Reserve Red
Claudia’s Reserve is a careful selection from the grapes of our best Quintas. We do not follow a recipe, the composition will vary from year to year as we express what nature gives us.
2016
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Dark ruby
AROMA
Rich in red and black fruits aromas combined with spices.
PALATE
Good structure with strong tannins, an elegant and fresh, yet rich and complex wine.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Touriga Franca (60%), Tinta Roriz (22%) Touriga Nacional (18%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol –13,5% Total Acidity – 5 (g/l) pH - 3,67
Winemaking Details
The year 2016 was atypical in term of climate. The hot and rainy winter caused an early bud break. The intense Spring rain brought preoccupations in terms of mildew, which ended up reducing the quantity of grapes the vine produced. The summer was hot and dry, which demanded an extra effort from the vine to finish the maturation. Grapes were picked by hand and brought in boxes to the winery. The alcoholic fermentation of the grapes, without the stems, happened in the stainless steel tanks, with controlled temperature and soft hand macerations. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine aged 10 months in a 500 liters French oak cask.
Winemaker:
Teresa Batista
FOOD PAIRING
Filet mignon, Wellington beef, vegan burger
