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 reveals complexity and elegance, with notes of blackberry and cassis, spices, cedar, and a subtle touch of vanilla from the barrel aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with fine tannins and balanced acidity that enhance its freshness. The dark fruit remains prominent, enriched by hints of dark chocolate and spices. Extended aging in oak and bottle lends a silky texture and a long finish, with notes of coffee and toasted wood.
