Reserva

The grapes come from classified A sites in the Gontelho terroir at an altitude of 250 to 350 metres; the soils consist of schist. Old vineyards provide a field blend of more than 20 varieties, while Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz dominate in younger plots. After partial destemming, the must ferments with indigenous yeasts in a lagar and undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation takes place partly in tank and partly in new and used French barriques. The wine is balanced and elegant, with concentrated fruit, fresh acidity and firm, mature tannins. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered; a total of 2670 bottles and 180 magnums were produced.