Touriga Nacional

28 

100% Touriga Nacional 2018
*Certified Organic*

Description

Vinification & Maturation
Selected, handpicked grapes reach the winery in boxes of 20kg. All grapes are smoothly de-stemmed and crushed, the grapes are carefully transported by conveyor belt into conical “balseiro” fermenting tanks. Here the grapes stay for one month from picking to pressing, fermenting with pump-overs and a long maceration.
Maturation in new and old French oak casks for 20 months.

Tasting Notes
This is the freshest Touriga we have made so far. Although it is not overtly floral and perfumed, classic notes of violets dance with eucalyptus, juicy black fruit and blueberries. Well-integrated oak notes nod towards light tobacco and cacao, while fine tannins and ageworthy acidity give the wine reliable structure. We are excited to see how this develops.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

Additional Information

Country
Portugal

Region
Lisbon

Vineyard location
Gradil, Mafra, undulating terrain, vineyard on south facing slope

Climate
Atlantic influence, typically cool mornings and hot afternoons

Soil type
Calcareous clay

Type
Red

Grape varieties
100% Touriga Nacional

Classification
Vinho Regional de Lisboa

Winemaking & Ageing
Selected, handpicked grapes reach the winery in boxes of 20kg. All grapes are smoothly de-stemmed and crushed, the grapes are carefully transported by conveyor belt into conical “balseiro” fermenting tanks. Here the grapes stay for one month from picking to pressing, fermenting with pump-overs and a long maceration.
Maturation in new and old French oak casks for 20 months.

Tasting Notes
This is the freshest Touriga we have made so far. Although it is not overtly floral and perfumed, classic notes of violets dance with eucalyptus, juicy black fruit and blueberries. Well-integrated oak notes nod towards light tobacco and cacao, while fine tannins and ageworthy acidity give the wine reliable structure. We are excited to see how this develops.

Alcohol
15%

Total acidity
5,36 g/l

Volatile acidity
0,87 g/l

pH
3,74

Residual sugar
0,6 g/l

Free Sulfur
20 mg/l

Total Sulfur
35 mg/l

Production
3120 Bottles of 0,75 l.

Bottling
August 2021

Launching
March 2022

Winemaking
António Moita Maçanita

Viticulture
James Frost
Amândio Cruz