Deep ruby. Pronounced aroma of wild black fruit, with dried shrub,pencil shavings and subtle spices. Medium to full-bodied, with vibrantacidity and a long lasting mineral finish that provides freshness.

Atlantic influenced climate, protected by the Caramulo and Bussacomountain ranges. Vineyards planted at high density (5555 plants perhectare) on gentle hills of clay-limestone soils. Completely dry farmed.

Manual harvest. Sorting table at the entrance of the winery, followedby destemming and crushing. Resulting juice transferred to stainlesssteel tanks with temperature control for alcoholic and malolacticfermentation. Maceration lasts for about 20 days, applying thedelestage technique (rack and return). Part of the wine is then aged for24 months in used 225-liter French oak barrels. Further aging for 12months in the bottle before being released to the market.

Taking advantage of the fabulous clay-limestone soils of our properties in Bairrada andusing the same philosophy used in our best wines, namely dry farmed vineyards and gravitywinemaking, it is possible to obtain a wine that is faithful to the place, authentic, genuine. Infact, a wine that reflects its origin more than its grape varieties, giving value to our qualitymotto: showing the best that Portugal can offer.

It is ready to drink now, but it will positively evolve for up to 10 yearsafter the harvest.