Adega de Vila Real Colheita Red 2018

Winemaking:
Manual harvesting. Reception with destemming and crushing immediately, transporting grapes to the fermentation vats in mass piping with heat exchanger. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks of 18 tons capacity, with tanning at around 24ºC. Macerations more intense and prolonged, with higher fermentation temperatures and partial malolactic fermentation in wood. Part of the lot is for a period of 12 months in predominantly French oak wood, with a small percentage of American wood.

Grape Varieties:
Tinta Roriz,Touriga Franca,Touriga Nacional

Tasting Notes:
Intense aroma of red and black fruits of the forest, spicy notes and licorice highlight the maturation of the main varieties planted at higher and cooler areas of the Douro, as Tinta Roriz, more aromatic and light, Touriga Franca shows plenty of fruit and vegetables discrete notes and the elegance of Touriga Nacional. The brief stage in French barriques the complex fruit aroma and excellent example of this stage of Douro wines with modern and international profile but very typical. The palate is sweet and engaging, with noble tannins soft, long, warm finish.

Store and Serve Advices:
Storage Lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18ºC.

Food Pairing:
This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.

Reviews and Awards:
. 90 points in Decanter World Wine Awards;
. Silver medal Mundus Vini 2017;
. Gold medal Mundus Vini 2016 (2014);
. Commended International Wine Challenge 2016 (2014);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 (2014);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 (2013);
. Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015 (2012);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2015 (2012);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (2010);
. Commended medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (2010);
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 (2007);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2010 (2007).