Palmeirim D'Inglaterra Red Wine Reserve 2018

DOC Trás-os-Montes

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Designation: DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origin) Trás-os-Montes, Portugal

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Location: Portugal; Chaves - Oura, Selhariz, Faiões and Vila Verde da Raia parishes.

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Soil: Schistous origins, with average contents of clay and granitic origins with sandy texture Climate: Mild with continental characteristics.

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Varieties: Tinta-Roriz, Tinta-Amarela, Alicante-Bouschet e Touriga-Nacional.

Winemaking: Manual harvest. Destemming followed by slight crushing of the berries. Pre-fermentative cold maceration. Fermentation with moderate temperature control and gentle manual reassembly. Post-fermentative maceration. Pressing. Wine ageing six months in French wood after malolactic, and a further six months in bottle prior to release.

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Alc./vol: 14%

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Enologists: Rui Cunha / Sérgio Alves

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Tasting Notes: Colour: Dark rubi. Aroma: Elegant and with good intensity. In evidence are the aromas reminiscent of ripe red fruits and light wood notes involved in fine notes coming from the stage in wood which gives complexity to the whole. Palate: Dry and fresh in attack. Good volume and structure harmonized by the notes of red fruits and spices to confer a long and pleasant finish.

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Serving Suggestion: It should be appreciated at a temperature of 16-18ºC. It goes well with strong cheeses, red meat and smoked meats. We suggest opening the wine before serving. 

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Aging Potential: until end of 2035