Grapes were vinified in our winery at Quinta das Marvalhas in Almendra, in the heart of Douro Superior. Our winery is equipped with the latest technology and enables complete control of temperature, essential for our region of extreme climates. After grapes arrive at the winery, we eliminate clusters which are not in perfect condition. The grapes are then vinified with total de-stemming, soft crushing and thermal shock followed by a period of cold pre-fermentative maceration in the wine press for about 12 to 24 hours. The must is transferred to broad and low fermentation tanks, where the wines ferment for about 10 days at temperatures between 24 and 26º C. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and is finished in late December. Part of the fermentation process was made in oak barrels. TASTING NOTES This wine's nose is very fresh and intense, with notes of wild black fruits and black cherries balanced with seductive hints of licorice. The aromas are made more complex due to subtle notes of vanilla from the wood. In the mouth, the wine is fabulously concentrated and has firm tan-nins and a smooth texture. The very persis-tent finish strongly displays the intensity of the wines of the Douro Superior. This wine matches with meats, cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine. Producer: CARM – Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira Region: Douro Country: Portugal Wine Style: Red Wine Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca e Tinta Roriz Bottle: 750ml Alcohol content: 14%
