H.M. BORGES 3 ANOS SECO

Tinta Negra from several years of harvest with an average age of 3 years. Volcanic and basaltic soils, textured clayey, acidic and rich in organic matter. A subtropical climate mild, hot summers and temperate winters. Great proximity between the vineyards and the sea, which gives the wines a perfect acidity.

Varieties: 100% Tinta Negra Mole (Red Portuguese wine grape).

Tasting Notes: Light amber colour with yellow nuances. Woody and oxidised flavour. Notes of dried fruits. Well balanced acidity and body with a distinctive finish.

Gastronomy: Excellent as an aperitif, or with a fine soup. Must be served at a temperature between 13ºC and 14ºC. It doesn't have to be decanted. After opening, the wine will remain for several months in good condition.

Winemaking: Open spout with temperature control. Stalked and pressed grapes. Interruption of fermentation by adding neutral wine alcohol at 96% Vol.

Ageing: Estufagem (process of ageing the wine through heat) in 650 litres oak barrels, followed by a stage partly in stainless steel and partly in oak casks French for more than 18 months.

Expected Longevity: Madeira wines, due to their characteristics and fortification, are of great longevity. 

Winemaker: Ivo Couto