O Produtor, tasting note published in May 12th 2022
It shows a beautiful intense violet colour. Aroma of red fruits and toasted notes from its aging in barrels. Rich in persistent fruit with a good structure and soft tannins that allow a good evolution in the bottle.
The grapes were gently crushed without stalks into stainless steel vats. The most important part of this winemaking process is the length of the pre-fermentative maceration and the very strict extraction practised at the beginning of the alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation began with the inoculation of the must with selected yeasts and took place in
stainless steel vats with temperature control. The process is completed with 6 months ageing in used French oak barrels of 300 litres capacity.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106099
Luis Duarte Vinhos
Founded in 2007, Luis Duarte Vinhos is a family business run by winemaker Luis Duarte and his wife, Dora Simões. It is headquartered on the Monte do Carrapatelo estate, located in the Reguengos de Monsaraz wine subregion in the Alentejo, south of Portugal. With 10 hectares of vineyards, the property enjoys a continental Mediterranean climate, characterized by very hot and dry summers, but with remarkable daily thermal amplitude, which promotes the retention of acids in the grapes, in addition to the development of aromas. Winters are cold and severe and it is this season of the year that most of the rainfall is concentrated. The soils are predominantly slimey, ensuring good water retention, which is fundamental for vines during the summer months. All viticulture is governed by sustainable practices, with cultural interventions carefully adapted to each grape variety and each plot. All vineyards were planted in 2004.
Address
Monte do Carrapatelo – Apartado 108
7200 – 999 Reguengos de Monsaraz
