Contraste Tinto

The grapes come from vines over 40 years old in the cooler Vale da Teja, planted on schist soils. After being hand-harvested into small crates, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel; fermentation takes place without added cultured yeasts, with controlled temperature and gentle pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank, after which the wine matures for 18 months in used French barriques. In style, it shows ripe red and black fruit, floral, herbal and spicy notes, refreshing acidity, firm, sandy-feeling tannins and a long, slightly earthy finish. ([revistaadega.uol.com.br](https://revistaadega.uol.com.br/vinho/contraste-tinto-2019_19120.html?utm_source=openai))