Herdade Sao Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos

Description

This wine has a deep ruby hue, with violet hints. Its complex aroma of ripe red fruits, wild flowers and spices are very well integrated with vanilla and toasted notes. The palate is well-balanced and round, with a rich taste of fruits and spices. It has good structure, with smooth tannins and an elegant finish.Winemaker’s Notes This wine is a blend of the two favorite 2015 vats from of winemakers Nuno Franco and Alexandre Relvas. In this wine, they are trying to create the best expression of the vintage. The Estate vineyard from which the gapes come is planted in clay and schist soils. The grapes were harvested during the night from the Herdade de Sao Miguel Estate Vineyards. After careful de-stemming, the grapes undergo 48 hours of masceration. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures 22C-28C in stainless steel vats. A further maceration happens after fermentation of between 5 and 10 days. Malolatic fermentation then occurs in stainless steel. The wine is moved to used French second and third use and used American 400 litre barrels for nine months of aging.Serving Hints Herdade de Sao Miguel Escolha dos Enologos Red Wine pairs well with full-flavored and roasted red meats, game and pork. – Herdade Sao Miguel