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DENOMINATION
Madeira D.O.P
GRAPE VARIETIES
Tinta Negra
VINEYARDS AND VINIFICATION
Grapes from various quality vineyards located in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente. Grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol (96%).
LOT
This wine achieves its unique characteristics by the estufagem process. It is then matured in oak casks for up to 3 years before blended and bottled.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 19,10% Vol.
Baumé: 1,9
Total sugar: 86 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,24
Total Acidity: 4,82
pH: 3,38
SERVING & CELLARAGE
Best served between 11/12oC. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It was bottled ready for drinking and will keep well several months after opening.
TASTING NOTES AND HARMONIES
Tawny colour.
Notes of chocolate, raisins, hazelnuts, molasses and caramel.
Full body, soft texture, and a bit of sweetness in the aftertaste.
Excellent as an aperitif, consommé, tapas and cheese.