Mariposa Reserva Tinto 2013 (Magnum) Red

Concept
The Mariposa wines are all crafted in a natural way, preserving the original aromas from the castes and the natural acidity of the grapes of this region. They are intented to be light and fresh and to be consumed while young, although, as wines of the Dão, they also have good aging potential on the bottle. They are modern wines that, at the same time, reflect very well the character of the region.

Viticulture
Integrated protection mode.

Soil
Mainly granitic, slender and with rocky outcrops.

Altitude
400m

Climate
Mixed with Mediterranean and Atlantic influences.

Vinification
The grapes were harvested manually for small boxes of 20 kg, with selection in the vineyard. The batch composition varies with the productions of each grape variety in the vineyard. After total destemming, the grapes go to a traditional granite macerated for about 48 hours, with temperature control. The fermentation is slow, under controlled temperature, and the made by footsteps. This wine is aged 1 year in used French oak barrels of 225 and 500L.

Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.2 (g/L)
Total Sugar: 0.9 (g/L)
pH: 3.74

 

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Properties

Characteristics
Icon the winery 91385a8ea6cf09ebc7bf5483fb7d2dba15156b77792e8cade751b89f88524702 The Winery: Quinta da Mariposa
Brand: Mariposa
Region: Dão
Type: Red
Vintage: 2013
Alcoholic Level: 13%
Icon grape varieties 5ef67bbf41e70ce6f009a73f51b8414b6eebc116dc4d59a69449b92366601093 Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro
Icon winemaker e032a2e97335c334d3c23f51d0329f31645cae5160a0a302d3072c2fb70c059e Winemaker: Lúcia Freitas
Format: Magnum
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby color with lilac lavas.
Icon nose 176020a5140d2499a7f0e61d28ba9873d09e3af9dca561aeb6a91b357f650e5b Nose: Complex aroma with notes of wild berries and spices, showing a very present Touriga Nacional and notes of barrel well integrated.
Icon mouth fe9befcc324311cf7cf9e740b28462659874ebbdc4882ef64971fe9b95382c5e Mouth: Full and ripe, with firm but satin tannins.
Serving Temperature: 17ºC