Tyto Alba Castelão Red 2016 Red
Soil
Sandy.
Climate
Temperate southern-Mediterranean, influenced by Tejo river.
Vinification
Made from the best grapes from an old vineyard of Castelão, fermented with indigenous yeasts in maceration for 3 days, having finished the fermentation in steel vats without contact with the masses. The stage occured in small clay amphorae (140 liters each) for 12 months.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 4.7 (g/L)
Dry Extract: 27.8 (g/L)
pH: 3.7
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Companhia das Lezírias |
| Brand: Tyto Alba | |
| Region: Tejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2016 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Castelão (100%) |
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Winemaker: Bernardo Cabral |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Clean appearance, with rubi colour. | |
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Nose: Elegant and discrete aroma, revealing red fruits notes and a touch of clay. |
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Mouth: Very elegant in the mouth, in a set of engaging smooth tanins, surprisingly persistent. |
| Serving Temperature: 17º-18ºC | |
| Goes well with: Ideal as an appetizer, with fish dishes or white meat. | |
