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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
Tinta Negra aged in French oak casks for 5 years by Canteiro method. For this blend we selected wines from our warehouses with stable temperatures year round that originate a very well balanced wine in sugar and acidity.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 19,00% vol.
Baumé: 3,8
Total sugar: 102 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0,22
Total acidity: 5,31
pH: 3,31
SERVING & CELLARAGE
This wine was naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state. To show it at its best serve between 13/14oC and should be kept in a cool dry place. 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
Gold colour.
Honeyed aromas, ripe citrus, candid fruit and a slight caramel. Round on the palate and a good acidity that balances the fresh and soft finish.
Excellent as a digestif. Accompanies well dessert, cheese, Christmas pudding, passion fruit pudding and crystalized fruit.
