Family Estate Red - Quinta de Chocapalha 2011
Pairing Suggestions
Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Castelão, Touriga Nacional
Deep violet in color with a powerful bouquet of ripe black fruit, spice and roses. This red one from the region of Lissabon is elegant on the palate with soft tannins and vibrant acidity leading to a long and expressive finish.
Vineyard name: Quinta de Chocapalha
Vineyard size:75 acres
Soil composition: Calcareous and Clay
Harvest time: September
Bottles produced of this wine: 32.270Grapes: 45% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Nacional, 15% Castelão, 10% Syrah, 5% Alicante Bouschet
Type of aging container: Barriques
Type of oak: French
Length of aging before bottling: 18 months
Length of bottle aging:1 year
Alcohol: 14,5%
Wineproducer: www.wonderfulland.com
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