Alento Reserva 2013 Red
Climate:
Mediterranean Continental.
Days hot and dry, with large daily temperature ranges.
Soil:
Schist.
Winemaking:
Manual harvest. Total destemming. pre-fermentation cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control to 26 / 27ºC.
Ageing:
1 year in French oak barrels of 300L (30% new).
Chemical analysis:
pH: 3.65
Total Acidity: 5.5 g / L
Reducing Sugars: 1.5 g / L
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Adega do Monte Branco |
| Brand: Alento | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2013 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: Aragonez (40%), Alicante Bouschet (40%), Touriga Nacional (10%) and Syrah (10%). |
|
Winemaker: Luís Louro |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Garnet | |
|
Nose: Good aromatic complexity with notes of ripe fruit and some spice. |
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Mouth: In the mouth with good volume and ripe tannins, showing good complexity and ends with a long finish. |
| Evaluation | |
| Evaluation: 88,RP | |
