Tapada de Coelheiros Red 2020

30,00 

A classic of Alentejo. The Tapada red is a historic wine first produced in 1991. From the beginning, it was made predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon, and it remains so to this day, becoming one of the icons of the grape variety in Portugal.

GRAPE VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon × Alicante Bouschet
VINEYARDS Leonilde × Sobreira
AGING 18 months in barrel / 36 months in bottle

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Description

Vineyard

The vineyards are situated at an average altitude of 300 meters and are dry-farmed. The vines are trained in a bilateral cordon and have a northwest to southwest orientation. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Leonilde Vineyard, which was planted in 1981. The Alicante Bouschet originates from the slope of the Sobreira de Cima Vineyard, planted in 2002.

Winemaking

The grapes were hand-harvested and immediately destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures between 24 and 26°C. After the completion of fermentation, the wine underwent post-fermentative maceration for a period of 5 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the tank. Subsequently, the wine was transferred to 500L barrels and 25hl foudres, where it aged for 18 months.

Winetasting

On the nose, it is complex and elegant, with notes of ripe black fruits like blackberry and cassis, accompanied by nuances of spices, cedar, and a touch of vanilla from the aging in wood. On the palate, it reveals itself as full-bodied and structured, with well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity that gives freshness to the wine. The black fruit remains prominent, complemented by hints of dark chocolate and spices. The prolonged aging in wood and bottle provides a silky texture and a long, persistent finish, where notes of coffee and toasted wood stand out.