PRIMO 2016

Origin: DOP Palmela.
Winemaker: Bernardo Cabral.
Grape variety: 85% Castelão; 15% Tintinha.
Ano: 2016. 
Winemaking process: Manual harvest and transport in small boxes of 20kg. Fermentation with 50% stems in new 500 L barrels (French oak).
Ageing: 12 months in the same French oak barrels in which it fermented.
Bottling: Bottled in September 2017.
Soil and weather: Sandy soil. Mediterranean weather.
Colour: Opaque rubi.
Aroma: The salient notes of ripe red fruits are enveloped together in a complex mix, highlighting peppermint flavours, spices and subtle toasted notes.
Taste: The wine is very full in the mouth, with noticeable, but smooth, tannins, and a balanced acidity. The finish is profound and very persistent.
Gastronomy: Grilled meat, game and cheeses.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Total Acidity: 5,1 g/l
Total Sugar: 0,6 g/l
pH: 3,7