Herdade do Grous Reserve Red

Portugal | Alentejo | Herdade do Grous

Cultural practices are strictly adapted to each variety and plot, with the aim of producing of the best quality fruit. Each plant is
individually inspected to ensure that production does not exceed a specified limit per plant. At harvest time, the crop is carefully selected
and transported in small 25Kg. trays to the winery.

Tasting Notes Deep, concentrated plummy-red tones with complex aromas. Mature well integrated fruit, with hints of toast, spices and tobacco aromas from wood ageing; Full-flavoured, good concentration and soft tannins; Firm yet soft tannin structure, permitting further complexity and improvement in the bottle; Should be served at 14 to 16 ºC

Vinification/Maturation Grapes are hand-selected on a purpose-built selection table; The fruit is instantly cooled to 10ºc on arrival at the winery; Musts are cold-soaked for up to 2 days prior to fermentation; Innoculation with selected yeasts; Prolonged fermentation and maceration in lagares (traditional open fermenters); Aged for 16 months in new French oak barriques; The best barrels were selected for to create this Reserve blend.

Technical info Volatile Acidity: 0,60 g/l Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l pH: 3,58