Ribeiro Santo Vinha da Neve 2012 Tinto Carlos Lucas

€ 51.00

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At first glance, the wine showed a bright ruby red color. In the nose it presented a very present red fruit, with notes of spices, pepper, coffee and toast, forming a complex and multi-layered aroma. In the taste it is intense and with a lot of personality. Good acidity, very present tannins, but fine and well integrated, impeccable structure, with a good presence of fruit and earthy and mineral notes. A wine that combines intensity, personality and elegance. A wine to drink now or keep

An exclusive and small-scale wine from Ribeiro Santos, a project of oenologist and entrepreneur Carlos Lucas. In 1995, his father acquired Quinta do Ribeiro Santo in Carregal do Sal, in the Dão region, and replanted the vineyard where the wine production of his signature wines of the Dão region is currently located. The first wine with the Quinta do Ribeiro Santo brand was launched in 2000.

 

Food-Pairing

Delicious with cold cuts, game dishes and strong cheeses

 

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro & Tinto Cão

Grapes from a single plot of 1ha near the mountain Serra da Estrela. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selected and transported in small boxes of 18 kg, followed by a second selection upon arrival at the winery. The grapes are completely destemmed. Prolonged maceration in a small granite "lagar". Alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts under controlled temperature for 20 days. Ages in new 225L French oak barrels for 12 months. After bottling, the wine is kept in the cellars for 6 months before being put on the market.

 

Store & Serve

Serving: 16 -18 ºC. Can be drunk up to 15 years after harvest year

Alcoholcontent

14% Vol.

 

Critics & Awards

4,2/5 - Vivino (146 ratings)

 

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