VINEYARD 
The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 750 meters, in the middle of the Iberian plateau, sheltered by a chain of mountains (Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo). The soils have a granitic nature, with a schist component. The marked continental climate combines cold winters with hot, dry summers, with daily temperature fluctuations up to 20°C. This combination of factors results in wines with great aromatic exuberance and plenty of freshness. 

2015 VINTAGE REPORT 
Winter in Beira Interior was harsh, long and with a fairly high rainfall. Springtime was almost non-existent and summer was quite hot. At the end of the season, the grapes showed up in excellent health and maturation status. In September the lack of rain and excess heat provided the ideal conditions for harvest, which started on September 8 (earlier than usual). 

WINEMAKING
This wine was made from Caladoc variety (a cross of Grenache with Malbec), planted in “Vinha da Encosta”, an experimental plot. The grapes were hand picked and transported to the winery where they were pressed for 3 hours. Fermentation started at a controlled temperature and about one third of the wine ended the fermentation in French oak barrels were it aged for 10 months, with "batonnage. Only 2 176 bottles were produced.

ANALYSIS
Total Acidity 7,16 g/l
pH 2,99
Sugar 0,9 g/l 

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