Rovisco Garcia Reserva 2012 Red
Vineyard
Planted in clay and limestone soils, on a gentle slope facing south, the vine rows are oriented northsouth. The vineyard is managed under an accurate sustainable agriculture farming system.
Vinification
The grapes were handpicked to small boxes at early morning hours. Cold maceration for 48 hours and alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature followed by malolactic fermentation partially in new oak barrels. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. And 8 months in bottle.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5,7 (g/dm3)
Volatile Acidity: 0,66 (g/dm3)
Residual Sugar: 1,2 (g/dm3)
pH: 3,8
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Rovisco Garcia |
| Brand: Rovisco Garcia | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2012 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Winemaker: Luís Louro |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Opaque red and slight purple | |
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Nose: With a floral and ripe red berry fruit complex aroma, spices and oak toasty notes. |
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Mouth: It has a good volume and concentration in the mouth with firm and soft tannins. It finishes long and fresh with a strong presence of fruit. |
| Consumption: 2015 - 2017 | |
| Serving Temperature: 16º - 18º | |
| Awards | |
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Awards: Bronze Medal - Decanter Wine Awards 2016; Bronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2016 |
