Villa Oeiras Superior 15 Anos Fortified
SOIL
Mediterranean red limestone.
CLIMATE
Microclimate characterized by winters with average temperatures of 11,6⁰C and summers with average temperatures of 23,2ºC. The average annual rainfall is 850mm, with dry summers of less than 5,2 mm.
WINE MAKING
Hand harvesting. Fermentation with added spirit with 77% (from the Region of Lourinhã) midway through the fermentation process.
AGEING
In French and Portuguese oak barrels for 15 years.
ANALYSIS
Total sugar: 112,4 g/L
Total acidity: 6,36 g/L
pH: 3,30
Volatile Acidity: 1,10 g/L
Total SO2: 41 mg/L
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Villa Oeiras |
| Brand: Villa Oeiras | |
| Region: Lisboa | |
| Type: Fortified | |
| Alcoholic Level: 18,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto, Galego Dourado and Ratinho |
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Winemaker: Tiago Correia e Pedro Sá |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Clear and bright. Amber yellow. | |
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Nose: Nuts, spices, tobacco and Toffee. |
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Mouth: Medium-sweet, rich in palate with elegant acidity well balanced with sweetness and an elegant and persistent finish. |
| Goes well with: Appetizer or digestive; dry or half-cured cheese; egg-based confectionery and dry fruits. | |
