Quinta da Falorca Garrafeira Old Vines 2011 Red
Sustainable agriculture
Soil
Granitic and similars – No irrigation
Vineyards
Esmoitada (80+ years) south exposition, 450 m alt.
Production: 22 hl/ha
Winemaking
The grapes were selected and hand picked with extreme care to cases of 18 kgs, were taken to the cellar, and remained a full night so that they could be at a lower temperature before the process started. They were foot treaded in a very old granitic lagar, where the fermentation was made, with temperature control.
Ageing
French oak barrels for 24 months (blend made with Radoux Evolution fine-grain, Cadus, Seguin Moureau), 24 months in stainless steel vats and in the bottle.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5,79 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,68 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,2g/l
PH: 3,64 g/l
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta da Falorca |
| Brand: Quinta da Falorca | |
| Region: Dão | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2011 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional 75%, Tinta Roriz 15%, Rufete + several others 10% |
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Winemaker: Carlos Figueiredo, Pedro Figueiredo / Vines & Wines |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Evaluation | |
| Evaluation: 95,RP | |
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Classification: 95 pts Robert Parker by Mark Squires on The Wine Advocate (consecutive three vintages) |
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Classification: 18 pts - Revista de Vinhos magazine |
| Awards | |
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Awards: Top Wine in the Category of Portuguese Dão Red by Vivino Wine Style Awards 2016 |
