Food pairing
This is a wine that requires strong and intense dishes. Nothing better than a lamprey à bordalesa, or with a good chanfana (Portuguese braised lamb). Spicy stews and spicy Indian dishes
Grapes: 100 % Sousão
Fermented at a constant temperature of 16 ° C. A minimum amount of sulfur is used that is necessary to prevent oxidation.
Sousão is one of the most cultivated red grape varieties in Portugal. In the northwest of the country, where it is known as Vinhão, the best red wines come from Minho, especially the Basto and Amarante regions. The Douro produces wines with a style very different from the Vinho Verde red wines, but with an unmistakable character - red color, aroma with vegetable notes, great freshness on the palate, enormous concentration of tannins and of course an excellent alcohol content. .
About 30 years ago, Hernâni Verdelho started a project for the conversion and improvement of his winegrowing heritage from old vineyards, followed by the planting of new vineyards, most of which are located in Quinta do Carrenho, which are located on medium slopes. height, soil consisting of schist, sheltered and with excellent sun exposure
Alcoholcontent
13,5 %vol
pH: 3,4
Store & Serve
Serve at 15 °C
Can be drunk up to 10 years after harvest
Critics & Awards
Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles