Monte da Raposinha Grande Reserva Tinto 2019

Complex and elegant wines created to be the perfect pair for delicious food. The aging in used french oak barrels increases their structure, body and flavour.

Location: Montargil, Portalegre, Alentejo, PORTUGAL

Terroir: CERTIFIED ORGANIC VINEYARD. At 500m distance, the dam of Montargil as a great influence in the microclimate, increasing humidity and lowering the temperatures.

Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet (40%), Touriga Nacional (35%), Syrah (25%).

Tasting Note: On the nose has red and black fruits, spices and some smekiness from the oak barrels. In the palate is full bodied, has supple tannins and great acidity. It is a juicy, elegant and complex wine.

Winemaking: The clusters were hand-harvested and carefully sorted at the winery. The grapes were destemmed and slightly crushed. Fermentation took place in small stainless steel opentop tanks (lagares). After malolactic, the wine was transferred to french oak barrels and aged for 23 months. Aged 1 and a half years in bottle.

Food Pairing: Meat, game, slow cooked roasts and cheese.

Winemaking: Paula Bragança