Casa Ferreirinha Tinta francisca 2015
€ 82.28
Casa Ferreirinha Tinta francisca 2015
is a ruby red wine with light brown nuances. Concentrated and rich in aromas of truffles, pepper and ginger, light notes of liquorice and a gritty touch. On the palate black fruit and white pepper, excellent body, well-integrated acidity, good quality tannins and a long and harmonious finish
Food pairing
The ideal companion for rich meat dishes and game such as venison, also delicious with strong cheeses
Grapes: 100% Tinta Francisca
A grape variety for port wine. Often confused with Touriga Franca, wich is also called Touriga Francesa, to make it even more confusing. Some sources suggest that Tinta Francisca might be a distant relative of the great Pinot Noir, and thus a member of the wider Pinot family (which includes Chardonnay, Aligote, Gouais Blanc and Pinots Meunier, Gris and Blanc). While there is an undeniable similarity between the circular leaf shape of these two varieties, and their conical grape bunches, the theory is unproven.
Vinified in the Quinta do Seixo winery, from grapes sourced from a vineyard in this region. The harvest is manual and the grapes are selected in the vineyard and at the reception in the cellar. After smooth crushing and total destemplation, the grapes are pumped to the stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation begins. A long and smooth maceration is carried out at a controlled temperature.
Aged in used French oak barrels for a period of approximately 24 months. During the ripening period, it is subjected to numerous tests and analyzes. Filtration only happens before bottling.
Alcoholcontent
13,5 %vol
pH: 3,6
Store & Serve
Decant. Serve between 16-18ºC.
To drink from now until 10 years after harvest year
Critics & Awards
Tags: Casa Ferreirinha - Douro