Wine Spectator
88/100
Reviewed on September 2015
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Grapes from high-altitude plots were carefully selected in this blend, to enhance the freshness, fruitiness and purity in this young and vibrant Ruby. A great introduction to the world of Ruby Port.
Saturated ruby
Complex nose of red cherries, cherry jam, dark chocolate and a touch of black pepper.
This young ruby shows nice gentle tannins and slightly dry mid palate. Perfectly balanced, the pure flavours of young red fruits, spices and chocolate cascade successfully to a beautiful finish.
Touriga Franca (30%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (15%), Touriga Nacional (10%), Others (20%).
Alcohol - 19,00% Total Acidity - 4,1 (g/l) pH - 3,8 Residual Sugar - 103 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Viticulture:
Hand-harvested, sustainably-grown grapes from owned and sourced vineyards.
Fermentation:
Totally destemmed grapes, followed by a slow fermentation on the native yeasts.
Aging:
Aged in stainless steel tanks without contact with oxygen. This Port was blended with Ports from other vintages for bottling, making an average of 3 years aging time. Soft filtration at bottling.
Winemaker:
Cláudia Quevedo