Quinta da Falorca Colheita Selecionada 2012 Red
Sustainable agriculture
Soil
Granitic and similars
Vineyard
Falorca and Vale das Escadinhas south exposition, 450 m altitude.
Density of plants: 3.500
Production: 40hl/ha
Winemaking
The grapes were hand picked, had a total stalk removal and were softly crushed and kept in stainless steel vats, where the fermentation was made with a temperature control of 26º to 28º
Ageing
Stainless Steel Vats and 2nd year French oak barrels (8 months)
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.21 g/dm3
PH : 3,62
Residual Sugar: 1,0 g/L
Volatile Acidity: 0,51 g/L
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta da Falorca |
| Brand: Quinta da Falorca | |
| Region: Dão | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2012 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13% | |
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Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional 69%, Jaen 21%, Tinta Roriz 6%, Alfrocheiro 4% |
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Winemaker: Carlos Figueiredo, Pedro Figueiredo / Vines & Wines |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Rich and attractive wine, with a ruby color | |
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Nose: A lively red fruit bouquet, very well balanced with spicy aromas originating in its partial maturation in oak casks. |
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Mouth: It’s modern and fresh, full of harmony in the mouth due to the balance of the components and the elegance of the soft tannins. |
