Respiro Clarete 2016 Red
Vineyard
Made from multiple ancient varietals present on very old and small vineyards located at the outskirts of Reguengo village in Serra de S. Mamede, North Alentejo. A blend of white and red grape varieties selected from 5 vineyards. Altitude ranges from 500 to 710 meters.
Vinification
Fully healthy grapes, red and white, were harvested between the 6th and 10th September 2016 and put whole together in a “lagar” where they were foot treaded.
After fermentation, with natural yeasts, the wine matured in old oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.2 (g/dm3)
Total Sugar: 0.1 (g/dm3)
pH: 3.64
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Cabeças do Reguengo |
| Brand: Respiro | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2016 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 12% | |
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Grape Varieties: Old vines: (white varietals) Manteúdo, Uva Formosa, Vale Grosso,… (red varietals) Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Trincadeira,... |
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Winemaker: Mário Andrade |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
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Mouth: Vegetal and earthy flavours, with vibrant gooseberry and blueberry notes and slightly smoky flavour. Very delicate and fruity texture at the entering, then spicy tannins reveal itself. Long, dry e sophisticated finishing. |
