Tinta Miúda 2004 Red
Tinta Miúda is a local alenquer grape that expressed itself in a very unique and exceptional way at the terroir of Quinta do Pinto. Produced only from old vines, with ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months. It is a variety of exotic profile with much irreverence.
Geology
Clay-limestone soil, originally from the Jurassic period, with clayey and loamy texture. Soft slopes with southern exposure.
Viticulture Method
Integrated Production.
Vinification
Careful vine management to enhance all the fruit potential. Handpicked grapes into 20 Kg cases followed by a exhausted selection of bunches in the cellar. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 14 days in a temperature range of 24 - 28ºC, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 months in second year French oak barrels. Ageing in bottle since 2006.
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta do Pinto |
| Brand: Tinta Miúda | |
| Region: Lisboa | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2004 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13% | |
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Grape Varieties: Tinta Miúda (100%) |
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Winemaker: António Cardoso Pinto |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Vineyard | |
| Vineyard location: Gentle slopes with southern exposure. | |
| Terroir: clay-limestone soils originally from the Jurassic period, with clayey texture. | |
| Elaboration | |
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Harvest: Handpicked grapes into 20 Kg cases followed by a exhausted selection of bunches in the cellar. |
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Vinification: Careful vine management to enhance all the fruit potential. |
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Aging Method: Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 14 days in a temperature range of 24-28º C, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 months in second year French oak barrels. |
| Bottling Date: Ageing in bottle since 2006. | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Garnet with hints of brick colour. | |
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Nose: Intense aroma of red fruits with notes of pine, resin and menthol. |
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Mouth: Ripe fruit well present, with very firm and growing tannins. Ends rich, elegant and long. |
| Serving Temperature: 16º - 18ºC | |
| Consumption: Perfect for drinking now. | |
| Goes well with: Game dishes, red meat like roasts. | |
