CARM Maria de Lourdes Tinto 2018

The elegance and freshness of a great red wine from the Douro Superior.

Grape Varieties: 30% Touriga Franca and 70% Touriga Nacional from the Upper Parcela of Quinta da Urze, which has a northern exposure and an altitude of 650m, to achieve balanced ripening and accentuated freshness.

Notas de Prova: On the nose, it's very fresh and elegant, with well-defined notes of wild berries, and the aroma is complemented by subtle wood notes. On the palate, it's very elegant, with fine-textured tannins and a deeply persistent finish, with an unusual freshness. It pairs well with meats, cheeses, and Mediterranean cuisine in general. Serve between 15 and 16°C.

Vinification: In our winery, equipped with the most modern technology and complete temperature control, we eliminated grapes that were not in perfect condition. We proceeded to complete destemming, gentle crushing, and thermal shock, without the addition of sulfur dioxide. This was followed by a high-extraction maceration at 21°C for 8 days. Malolactic fermentation was performed at the beginning of fermentation to obtain clean and complex aromas.

Ageing: 24 months in French oak barrels.

Availability: In 1-3 business days