Alexandre Relvas Redondo Tinto 2019

€ 15.30

Ruby color with violet hints. Very aromatic nose, with herbaceous and balsamic notes. On the palate rich and complex with a very elegant acidity. Aromas of red fruits, spices and hints of balsamico in the aftertaste

Casa Relvas is a family project, started in 1997 in São Miguel de Machede, in Redondo, by Alexandre Relvas, which aims to continue the history of five generations with a strong passion for the Alentejo and its genuine nature. Over the years, the family has grown along with the business and it didn't take long for it to total about 750 hectares of Montado forest, 225 hectares of olive groves, and 350 hectares of 100% integrated production vineyards. With the three estates - Herdade de São Miguel, Herdade da Pimenta and Herdade de São Miguel de Machede - Casa Relvas has the capacity to produce 6 million bottles of wine annually, 70% of which is to meet the needs of the foreign market, being present in over 30 countries worldwide, offering the best of the Alentejo.

Food pairing

Delicious with full flavoured and roasted red meats, game and pork.

Grapes: Castelão, Trincadeira, Aragonez, amongst others.

Manual harvested with selection of the grapes in the vineyard. Fermentation with native yeasts at a controlled temperature between 21ºC and 25ºC. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with whole bunches and 20% stems. Maceration for 30 days. Malolatic fermentation in French oak barrels. Aged for 12 months in 5000L French oak barrels.

Alcoholcontent

14 %vol

Store & Serve

Serve at 16 - 18 ° C. To drink up to 6 years after harvest year

Critics & Awards

17/20 - Vinhos Grandes Escolhas

Tags: Herdade de São Miguel - Alentejo