ART HERDADE
DO FREIXO
ART HERDADE DO FREIXO
YEAR
2020
NAME
Alentejo Regional Wine
SUB-REGION
Redondo
VARIETIES
Petit Verdot 50%, Touriga Nacional 40%, Alicante Bouschet 10%
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
For this wine, we use the best grapes from Herdade do Freixo, which are harvested at their ideal maturation point, with a total balance between sugar, acidity and flavor. Petit Verdot grapes come from the most exposed vineyard in the North, bringing an extra contribution of freshness and elegance to the blend. After harvesting in 20 kg boxes, the varieties are vinified separately. The entire process is carried out by gravity into the conical-conical fermentation vats with controlled temperature, mechanical stepping 2-3 times a day, all in a very gentle way. After aging for 14 months in new 500L French oak barrels with soft toast, to preserve the most delicate notes of the quality fruit, it was matured in the bottle for more than 3 years.
CONSUMPTION AND LONGEVITY
Ideal consumption temperature at 16°C. The particular freshness and elegance of this batch gives it ideal characteristics to accompany delicate fusion dishes and Mediterranean cuisine where the most natural and genuine flavors of the ingredients shine. Also suitable to accompany cheeses and sweet desserts, with a slow consumption, at the end of meals.
OENOLOGY
Diogo Lopes , Xabier Kamio
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14%
Reducing sugars: 0.6
Total Acidity: 5.0
PH: 3.66
AMOUNT PRODUCED
3 300 bottles
WINEMAKER NOTES
Ruby color. Very rich and complex aroma with notes of wild berries, spices and bergamot. Very structured in the mouth, with immense layers of complexity. The tannins are firm, yet toned and silky. All with great elegance and finesse. Long and mineral finish. Guard wine, with high aging potential.