Quinta do Mouro Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Red
Climate
Mediterranean Continental, hot days and cool nights during the maturation.
Soils
Schist.
Vinification
Manual harvest into boxes of 20 kg. Parcial destemming. Grapes are crushed with feet in open top tanks for two days in cold soaking. Finish fermentation in stainless steal tanks with temperature control. Pressed in vertical hydraulic press.
Ageing
12 months in new 300L French oak barrels.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.6 (g/L)
Residual Sugar: 2.8 (g/L)
pH: 3.52
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta do Mouro |
| Brand: Quinta do Mouro | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2011 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Winemaker: Miguel Louro |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Loaded red color. | |
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Nose: Fresh aroma, with brief ripe notes. Intense freshness and lots of liveliness. |
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Mouth: In the mouth, it is structured, bulky and with a well balanced acidity. It is a wine with a lot of longevity. |
| Evaluation | |
| Evaluation: 92,RP | |
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Classification: 18 pts Revista dos Vinhos |
