Cortes de Cima Tinto 2019

Our flagship wine. Full bodied blend of Aragonez, Syrah and other Portuguese varieties.

Varieties: 45% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 30% Syrah, 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Petit Verdot.

Vinification: Aragonez (30%), Syrah (30%), Touriga Nacional (15%), Petit Verdot (10%), Alicante Bouschet (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) all grown sustainably on the ancient clay over limestone soils in own vineyards surrounding our estate in Vidigueira. Each parcel was harvested separately according to ripeness. The fruit was destemmed and gently crushed, following fermentation under temperature control for 2 weeks in stainless steel tanks, with gentle punchdowns, pumpovers and delestage. The wines matured in 1st-4th year French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels for 12 months.

Ageing: 12 months in French Oak (80%) and American Oak (20%).

Grown, produced and bottled at the family estate.