CORTES DE CIMA TRINCADEIRA TINTO 2018

One of the more common indigenous varieties in Southern Portugal, characterized by fruit, and mellow tannins.

Grape varieties: 100% Trincadeira.

Winemaking: 100% Trincadeira grown sustainably on the ancient clay over limestone soils in own vineyards surrounding our estate in Vidigueira. This single 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 wine matured for 8 months in
used French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels.

Barrel ageing: 8 months in FO (90%) and AO (10%).

Grown, produced and bottled on the family estate.