40% Aragonês, 40% Trincadeira Preta, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Pruning system: Bilateral Royat cordon. The vines average 15 year old. The grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed, then fermented in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature of 26/27ºC (79-81F), followed by a maceration period of 2 weeks. The Trincadeira Preta is aged for 6 months in 225 liters French oak barrels, followed by 3 months in bottle before release. Intense ripe red fruit aromas with raspberry and cherry notes, combined with hints of spices. Smooth and well balanced on the palate, long finish. 13.5% Alcohol.

Grilled preparations, Hearty stew, Lamb, Pork, Red Meat, Sausage, Wild Game