Philosophy
From discoveries to encounters, this is the story of two men, passionate about wine. The story of a same attitude towards wine, as an awakening of the senses.
Of a partnership that just became obvious - and a friendship that we will share forever. That is why I dedicate this wine to his dear friend and great winegrower Michel Chapoutier.
José Bento dos Santos

Viticulture
Organic production with a single plot managemement winegrowing work.

Soil
Lime and clay from the superior jurassic period. Twenty hectares with different expositions and slopes.

Climate
Mediterranean microclimate with an Atlantic influence. Cold nights even during summer, max. temperatures of 31ºC, 675 mm average rainfall and a permanent blowing wind.

Vinification
Plot winegrowing work (various distinct Syrah plots) from the harvest to the end of the ageing process. Handmade harvest, with manual sorting. Desteming with no crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel temperature controlled vats. Stage for 18 months in french oak barrels, 50% of which new ones.

Notas de prova
Grenade. Brings together notes of cherries, plums, dried figs, dates, sweet spices and liquorice. Omnipresent minerality. Great in structure, fresh, very full-bodied and lasting flavour. Exquisite and everlasting finishing. Manuel Moreira, Wine magazine

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