Casal Sta Maria Reserva

The grapes come from the estate’s vineyards planted in 2006. The wine is hand-harvested and lightly crushed after careful selection. This is followed by a three-day cold maceration in open stainless-steel tanks, then around two weeks of fermentation with daily punch-downs. It then matures for 14 months in new and used French barriques. In the glass, it shows clear garnet red, balsamic notes of cedar and cigar box, dark plum, a touch of blossom and spice, as well as soft, broad tannins and a long finish.