Morde Red 2012 Red

Background

Small production from a single vineyard, this variety is more strongly associated with the north of Portugal but performs excellently at our higher altitudes. The name in english means «Red Dog» referring to it’s vigous growth habit.

Small production from a single vineyard, this variety

Production

Hand-picked fruit naturally fermented in small tanks followed by a long maceration. Aged in new oak barrels for 30 months.

Bottled

12/5/2015

 

Technical data

Total alcohol 15% 

Total acidity 6,8 g/dm3

Total sulphur 98 mg/dm3

pH 3,59

Residual sugars 1,0 g

 

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€29.90

Properties

Characteristics
Icon the winery 91385a8ea6cf09ebc7bf5483fb7d2dba15156b77792e8cade751b89f88524702 The Winery: Terras de Alter
Brand: Morde
Region: Alentejo
Type: Red
Vintage: 2012
Icon grape varieties 5ef67bbf41e70ce6f009a73f51b8414b6eebc116dc4d59a69449b92366601093 Grape Varieties: 100% Tinto Cão
Icon winemaker e032a2e97335c334d3c23f51d0329f31645cae5160a0a302d3072c2fb70c059e Winemaker: Peter Bright
Format: 75cl
Tasting
Colour: Dense red center.
Icon nose 176020a5140d2499a7f0e61d28ba9873d09e3af9dca561aeb6a91b357f650e5b Nose: Spicy red fruit notes with a violet overtone.
Icon mouth fe9befcc324311cf7cf9e740b28462659874ebbdc4882ef64971fe9b95382c5e Mouth: Rich spicy unique fruit, strong tannins but with elegance and long after taste.