Rótulo Dourado Red 2012 (Magnum) Red
Climate:
Continental Mediterranean. Hot and dry days, with great thermal amplitude, during the maturation period.
Winemaking:
Manual harvesting for 20kg boxes. Cold pre-fermentation maceration with 2-day walking. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, long post-fermentation maceration. Pressing in vertical press.
Chemical analysis:
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.63
Total Acidity: 5.4 g / l
Reducing sugars: 1.2 g / l
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta do Mouro |
| Brand: Quinta do Mouro | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2012 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: 55% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Aragonez, 10% Touriga Nacional e 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Winemaker: Miguel Louro |
| Format: Magnum | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Ripe red fruit | |
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Nose: Subtle spices, but with depth. |
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Mouth: Thick, fat, glycerine, with velvety texture punctuated by tannins and acidity very well worked, ends long, very sophisticated and elegant. |
| Evaluation | |
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Classification: 75cl |
