O Produtor, tasting note published in April 20th 2019
The aromatic elegance characteristic of Touriga Nacionalis complexed by some spices from the French oak barrels with light toast where it aged. It is full in the mouth, enveloping and with silky tannins balanced by an elegant acidity, in a very persistent set.
The vineyards of the Vicentino, are privileged located on the Alentejo coast, enjoying both the Portuguese sun and the Atlantic breeze. In Zambujeira do Mar, where the high Alentejo temperatures are mitigated by the Atlantic, the concentration typical of inland viticulture is balanced by the freshness and humidity of the sea, leading to ideal maturation. The grapes ripen slowly and evenly, with cool, wet winters, mild summers and the constant presence of the sea winds, creating wines where elegance prevails over robustness. Planted on clayey and loamy-sandy soils, with low productive potential, the Vicentino grape varieties show off their best attributes. The low productivity imposed by the land will act as a stimulus to the quality of the grapes that are formed, promoting an ideal concentration of organic acids, sugars and phenolic compounds. The achievement of this balance between quantity and quality, together with a mild climate, allows obtaining a raw material of excellence. Vinification: during 10 days at 26ºC, followed by one month of extended maceration in contact with the skins. Aging: in French oak barrels (new and used) for 11 months.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 104203
Vicentino
30 years ago, when Ole Martin Siemfirst came to Portugal, the agricultural background from his educational and professional path led him to recognize the ideal soil and climate conditons for wine production in the region. Ole Martin Siem was born in Norway, but he has travelled all over the world developing his business of fruit and vegetables production and trade. Of all the visited countries, Portugal stood out both for the quality of the Alentejo wines and for the stunning landscapes of the Vicentino coast. It was ther, where the sea and the cliffs meet in one unique ecosystem that he chose to planthis vineyards. The harvested grapes from these vineyards, the result of hours of work and dedication, are the secret of the Vicentino.
