A complex wine with enormous aging potential.
Growing Conditions
10 hectares in Vila de Frades, Vidigueira, Alentejo, Portugal
SOIL GEOLOGY: Granitic
Sandy Loam
Harvest
Manual
4 ton/ha
Bottling
June 2023
Winemaking
After the manual selection of whole bunches, the grapes were destemmed and fermented in a press with
mechanical treading at a controlled temperature of 24-28º for 15 days.
Aging
The wine aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Nose
A complex wine with forest fruits aromas combined with spicy notes.
Palate
The particular elegance and balance of the velvety tannins give the complexity and freshness that only a wine with an enormous ageing potential can have.
Food Pairing
Vinhas Velhas Tinto stands out for its complexity and freshness. Served at 18°C, it pairs perfectly with traditional oven-roasted goat or a plate of aged pork chops.