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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Inevitável | Santa Vitória
Inevitável | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Manual harvest and grape selection by hand. Alcoholic fermentation in wine presses. 14 months aging in French oak barrels. Tasting notes | Clear in appearance, of an extremely deep garnet color. It is of great aromatic richness, and reveals balsamic, black plum and some chocolate notes. Perfect harmony between the wine and the barrel where it aged, thus making the aroma more complex with some nut and spice notes. It is a full-bodied wine, with a complex, very long and persistent finish.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Meats, cheeses, game meat and cod 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 | 5.8g/L
PH | 3,64
Residual Sugars | 2,3g/L
Winemakers |Patrícia Peixoto and Bernardo Cabral
Honors:
90 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker 2018 TOP 10 Winner RWFF 2017
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker 2016 Special Gold – Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2014 90 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert Parker 2013BUY PRODUCT ON BRAND’S STORE*
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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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Selection | Santa Vitória
Selection | Santa Vitória
Winemaking | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 26oC to 28oC with post-fermentation maceration for a short period of time. 9-month barrel aging.
Tasting notes | Clear in appearance, with an intense ruby color. Intense aroma of ripe fruits, plum and redcurrant, with spice notes. Well- balanced palate with soft tannins. Persistent finish.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal with red meat, lamb, game meat, baked fish and ripened cheese. Drink immediately or store for a maximum of 6 yearsServing temperature: between 16°C and 18°C. Store in a cold, dry place, protected from light.
Alcohol Content | 14%
Total Acidity | 6,0g/L
PH | 3.68
Residual sugars | 2,1g/L
Winemaker | Patrícia PeixotoBUY PRODUCT ON BRAND’S STORE*
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Olive Oil | Santa Vitória
Olive Oil | Santa Vitória
Manufacturing method | Extracted from the first cold pressing in a surprising blend of our best olive varieties. Before bottling, it undergoes a light filtration.
Sensory analysis | Ripe fruity, somewhat spicy and bitter, but very well balanced. With an exquisite and smooth finish.
Harmonizing Suggestions | Ideal as an aperitif with bread, but also excellent when used raw to season salads, fish, pasta and traditional food.Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.
Maximum Acidity | 0.3%
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