Alento Reserva 2014 Red
Climate
Continental Mediterranean. Warm and dry days with large daily temperature amplitude.
Soils
Schist.
Vinification
Hand harvest. Total de-stemming. Pre-fermentation cold soaking for 2 days. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 26/27ºC.
Aging
1 year in 300L French Oak Barrels (30% new).
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Adega do Monte Branco |
| Brand: Alento | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2014 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: Aragonez (40%), Alicante Bouschet (40%), Touriga Nacional (10%) and Syrah (10%). |
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Winemaker: Luís Louro and Inês Capão |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Garnet red. | |
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Nose: Rich aromatic complexity with ripe fruit and spice notes. |
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Mouth: Full-bodied, with ripe tannins. Complex and has a long aftertaste. |
