Boina 2016 Red
Vineyards
Grapes came from 3 different plots, all of them more than 60 years old. The first one is located in the North of Douro Superior in a transition zone between schist and granite at 600m of altitude, facing the North. The other 2 plots are located in Cima Corgo, on schist soils, at 300m of altitude with a South/West exposure.
Vinification and Aging
Grapes were carefully selected in the vineyards and harvested by hand. They were partially destemmed (80%) and crushed, followed by 2 days of cold-soaking. Fermented with indigenous yeast in Granitic Lagares and foot-trodden for 4 hours, with very gentle pump-over´s after that to prevent too much extraction. Stage for 14 months in stainless steel vats (95%) and in used French Oak Barrels (5%).
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.1 (g/L)
pH: 3.64
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Portugal Boutique Winery |
| Brand: Boina | |
| Region: Douro | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2016 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Field blend of several native grapes from old vines such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Carvalha, Tinta Francisca and Sousão. |
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Winemaker: Nuno Aguiar and António Olazabal Ferreira. |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
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Nose: Aroma of red fruits, wild berries and very fresh and elegant floral notes of violet and rock rose. |
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Mouth: Elegant and soft, medium bodied, with a firm tannin structure. |
