Red Blend - Delaforce
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca
Appellation: Douro Valley Elevation: 150 mtr
Soil: Rocky, with a layer of light clay-schist
Alcohol %: 13.4 Acidity: 5.5 gr/Ltr
Residual Sugar: gr/Ltr ph: 3.68
Tasting Notes: A fresh red wine with vivid flavors of fruit that is simply delicious. Intense aromas of plums and cherries combine in perfect harmony with nuances of vanilla.
Winemaking: Grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in 40kg crates. Upon arrival, the grapes are de-stemmed and slightly crushed before moving into the fermentation vat.
Aging: The must is fermented in stainless steel vats, at a 24-26ºC. The wine ages in French oak vats for 8 months until bottling.
Food Pairing: Roast beef, lamb and meat stews.