Special Reserve | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Manual harvest and grape selection by hand. The three grape varieties were processed separately, and they were only batched by the end of aging. Cold maceration for 3 days. Alcoholic fermentation at 26oC in stainless steel wine presses. Grape stomping with robot and post-fermentation maceration for one week. 13-month aging in new French oak barrels (where it also did its malolactic fermentation) and one year in bottle.
Tasting notes | Clear in appearance, with a highly concentrated ruby color. Well balanced aroma, markedly fruity with notes of orange peel, dark chocolate, and spices. The palate is very full bodied, with smooth, but noticeable tannins. It has a very long finish.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Red meat, game meat and soft cheeses. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 10 years.
Serving temperature between 16°C and 18°C. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Alcohol Content | 14.5%
Total Acidity | 5.5g/L
PH | 3.57
Residual sugars | 2.1g/L
Winemakers | Patrícia Peixoto and Bernardo Cabral
Honors:
Gold – Fórum de Enólogos (Winemakers’ Forum) 2020
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Versátil | Santa Vitória
Versátil | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Mechanical harvesting, full de-stemming followed by alcoholic fermentation at 28oC. Slight filtration before bottling. Aged in bottle for 6 months.
Tasting notes | It has an intense red fruit aroma, it is elegant, very soft in the palate and with good persistence.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal for accompanying meat dishes, fatty fish, pasta, cheese or roasted vegetables. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 3 years
Serving temperature: between 16°C and 18°C. Store in a cold, dry place, protected from light.Alcohol Content | 13,5% Total Acidity | 5.5g/L
PH | 3.66
Residual sugars | 1,4g/L
Winemaker | Patrícia PeixotoHonors:
Silver – Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2017 Bronze – International Wine Chalenge 2016
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Verdelho | Santa Vitória
Verdelho | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Using the “open pipe”, static clarification method. Alcoholic fermentation for 3 weeks at 130/150C. It underwent bâtonnage in stainless steel tanks for 3 months.
Tasting notes | Clear in appearance, with a citrus colour and an exuberant aroma where tropical fruit notes stand out. The palate is smooth with surprising acidity.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal with cold salads, seafood, fish dishes and sushi. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 3 years.
Serving temperature between 8°C and 10°C. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.Alcohol Content | 12,5% Total Acidity | 6,6g/L
PH | 3,36
Residual Sugars | 1,1g/LWinemaker | Patrícia Peixoto
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Touriga Nacional | Santa Vitória
Touriga Nacional | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Manual harvest and grape selection by hand. Cold maceration for 2 days. Alcoholic fermentation at 26oC in wine presses. 14 months aging in French oak barrels, where it also did its malolactic fermentation.
Tasting notes | Clear in appearance, with an intense and concentrated ruby color. Intense aroma of orange blossom and ripe fruit, coffee and spices. The palate is full-bodied and complex, with a long finish.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal for pairing with red meat, lamb, game meat and baked fish. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 10 years.
Serving temperature between 16°C and 18°C. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.Alcohol Content | 14% Total Acidity | 5.7g/L
PH | 3,74
Residual Sugars | 1,89g/L
Winemakers |Patrícia Peixoto and Bernardo CabralHonors:
Silver – 2020 Brussels World Competition (2016 Harvest) Gold – 2020 Mundus Vini (2016 Harvest)
Silver – 2019 National Wine Competition (2016 Harvest)BUY PRODUCT ON BRAND’S STORE*
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Reserve | Santa Vitória
Reserve | Santa Vitória
Country| Portugal
Region | Alentejo
Climate | Mediterranean
Soil | Shale-clayey
Classified as| Regional wine from the Alentejo
Varieties | Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Syrah e Cabernet Sauvignon
Year of Harvest | 2018Winemaking | Fermentation at 26oC and prolonged maceration. Nine months aging in french oak barrels.
Tasting notes | This wine has an intense ripe plum and redcurrant aroma with notes of spices and vanilla.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal with red meat, game meat, baked fish and ripened cheese. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 6 years.
Serving temperature between 16°C and 18°C. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.Alcohol Content | 14%
Total Acidity | 6,1g/L
PH | 3,76
Residual Sugars | 2,1g/LWinemaker |Patrícia Peixoto and Bernardo Cabral
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