Esmero 2014 Red
Esmero, by definition, esmero is the action of perfecting, the extreme care in work, synonymy of excellence, elegance and refinement.
VINEYARD
Soil: derived from shale, stony
Climate: cold winters, very hot and dry summers
ENOLOGY
Vintage Date: September 21
Vinification: manual picking in boxes of 20 kg, sorting on carpet of choice; crushing with foot steps, maceration / fermentation in wine press for 7 days.
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels
ANALYSIS
Total acidity: 6.1 gr / l
Residual sugar: 1 gr / l
pH: 3.51
Properties
Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Esmero - Sociedade de Vinhos, Lda. |
Brand: Esmero | |
Region: Douro | |
Type: Red | |
Vintage: 2014 | |
Alcoholic Level: 14,5% vol. | |
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Grape Varieties: Mixture with predominance of Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, but also Tinta Amarela, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Fêmea, Touriga Nacional ... |
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Winemaker: Rui Xavier Soares |
Format: 75cl | |
Tasting | |
Colour: dense ruby red | |
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Nose: floral, red fruits and chocolate, complex with creased personality |
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Mouth: vigorous, with strong and dense tannins, long and enduring final |
Serving Temperature: 16-18 ° C | |
Consumption: decant one hour before consumption | |
Goes well with: intense red meats, soft cheeses, egg candy |