Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva 2017
€ 37.50
This wine has a deep ruby red color. In the nose there are notes of black fruit, resinous nuances, forest aromas such as moss and pine and a very fresh minty touch. In the mouth it has a firm and defined attack, soon the polished tannin structure emerges wrapped in a fresh and enveloping body. The aromatic complexity is confirmed in the mouth complemented by some floral notes in the aftertaste
Food-Pairing
This incredibly gastronomic wine is perfect for meal-times and pairs wonderfully with slightly fatty dishes, such as octopus "à lagareiro" or oven-roasted meats. It is also an ideal accompaniment to slightly cured Serra de Estrela cheese.
Grapes: 65% Touriga Nacional, 20% Alfrocheiro Preto, 15% Tinta Roriz
The grapes were harvested by grape variety and by plot, where they were subjected to strict quality controls. After de-stemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were gravity fed into small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation took place over a period of about 8 days at an average temperature of 28ºC. After the alcoholic fermentation, the malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats.
The wine is aged for 12 months in 225 liter used and new French oak barrels. After maturing, the wine underwent light clarification and filtration prior to bottling. It was then bottled without cold stabilization treatment, which allows a natural deposit to form in the bottle over time.
Store & Serve
Keep in a cool, dry place. Serve at between 16ºC-18ºC. This wine should be decanted after 4-5 years of age. This wine has great ageing potential and will evolve positively for the next 15 years, if stored in good conditions. Once opened, consume the same day; however, this wine should retain its quality for 24 hours if stoppered with a vacuum seal.
Alcoholcontent
13,5 %vol
Critics & Awards
95/100 - Wine Enthusiast London 2020
16,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: Feb 2020
Tags: Quinta dos Carvalhais - Dao
