Quinta de S. José 2015 Red
Origin
The grapes used to make this wine came from the different parcels of grapes from Quinta de S. José, which is situated in Cima Corgo, next to the river, from 150 to 300m of altitude. North exposition and very schist soil.
Vinification
Grapes are harvested by castes and plots in boxes of 44 pounds and put in cold at 5/6ºC. After fully stalked and crushed, they fermented in lagares (sort of top open ferment tanks), in order to enhance the richness of the grapes and skins go gentle to the juice. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in used french oak barrels of 225 and 400 liters, during about 10 months.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 4.9 (g/dm3)
pH: 3.65
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta de S. José |
| Brand: Quinta de S. José | |
| Region: Douro | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2015 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: 40% Touriga Franca, 55% Touriga Nacional, 5% Tinta Roriz |
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Winemaker: João Brito e Cunha |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Deep purple. | |
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Nose: Very alive and quite distinct flavours, where fruity and floral nature predominates with spicy notes coming from the wood, are well integrated and balanced with the wine. |
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Mouth: The palate shows balanced acidity, full bodied, very good structure with Great tannins. Good and long finish with a great balance. |
| Serving Temperature: 14º-16ºC | |
