Freixo Reserva 2015 Red
Vinification
The grapes of the selected varieties are harvested at peak ripeness, placed in 20Kg boxes and vinification begins immediately. The grapes are destemmed and transported to the fermentation tanks. Fermentation occurs over 20 days at moderate temperatures and with prolonged maceration that gives the wine great aromatic complexity.
Stage
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels giving it significant elegance and complexity. The wine is matured in the bottle for over 6 months.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.5 (g/L)
Reducing Sugars: 0.9 (g/L)
pH: 3.72
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Herdade do Freixo |
| Brand: Freixo | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2015 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Alicante Bouschet (20%) |
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Winemaker: Pedro de Vasconcellos e Souza |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Deep ruby colour. | |
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Nose: Its aroma offers up an earthy note with broad ripe red fruits. |
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Mouth: Surprising freshness with rounded tannins in the mouth. Lively and complex profile with a long, classy finish. A silky wine with excellent pairing potential. |
| Goes well with: Pairs well with traditional Portuguese meat and fish dishes and has the perfect fresh and elegant characteristics for accompanying fusion food. This wine is for laying down and has good ageing potential. | |
