Menin D. Baetriz Vinhas Velhas Tinto 2019

Menin D. Beatriz is the most special wine ever signed by Menin Douro Estates. When the passion for a region is so great that it multiplies into more than fifty grape varieties united in a single sip. Made exclusively from old vines, it is the result of five years of constant and extreme care, which translates into a wine of excellence that is only released in special years.

Grape Varieties: 100% Old Vines from Quinta da Costa de Cima (Field Blend).

Viticultural Year: The 2019 viticultural year was dry overall and subject to wide temperature swings, motivating different reactions in the many existing grape varieties. A very close monitoring was thus necessary in order to integrate and respect the individual evolution of each vineyard. A demanding but fundamental work, translating into an excellent phytosanitary state and an overall refinement of the quality of the year.

Vinification: Transport the grapes in 20 kg boxes, preserving them in a cold room to maintain aromatic freshness during pre-fermentation maceration. Sorting on a mat with a whole bunch, followed by de-stemming and berry-by-bag selection on a second mat of choice. The berries are only crushed when they enter Cuba, the entire process using gravity. Fermentation in a stainless-steel tank and after malolactic fermentation, it goes into carefully selected new 225L French oak barrels. Aging in barrels took place for 20 months. After bottling, the wine ages for around 18 months.

Ageing: 20 months in 225L oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: MENIN D.Beatriz 2019 It has a bright ruby color and slight depth. On the nose, we are surprised by a combination of notes of dried roses, forest fruits, black plum, cedar and nutmeg. Enveloping, with very fine tannins, full of elegance and depth.

Oenology: João Rosa Alves / Tiago Alves de Sousa.

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