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DENOMINATION
Madeira D.O.P
GRAPE VARIETIES
Bastardo
VINEYARDS
São Jorge, North Coast.
LOT
Bastardo was extinct in Madeira for many years. Its recovery was due to Teófilo Cunha, who in 2004 planted vineyards of that variety on his family ́s lands in São Jorge, situated on the north of the island. Ricardo Diogo’s first Bastardo harvest took place in 2007. With the grapes that came into the winery every year, he was determined to experiment as much as possible, and, for this reason, every vinification contributed to enhance his knowledge. In this Old Reserve blend, three wines were added, the first by skin maceration from the year 2010 and the other two by direct pressing from the years 2009 and 2011 that resulted in 2.139 bottles all numbered.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 19,10% Vol.
Baumé: 1,9
Total Sugar: 64 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,72
Total Acidity: 6,92
pH: 3,57
SERVING & CELLARAGE
Best served between 12/13oC. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It will last & maintain in good condition several months once opened.
TASTING NOTES & HARMONIES
Old gold colour.
Floral notes, ripe citrus, yellow fruit jam, dried leaf and nuts. Slightly spicy fresh palate, involving the entire mouth with a vibrant and precise acidity. Smooth apricot flavor in a fresh and elegant finish.
Excellent as an appetizer, fish stew, Espada fish fried eggs, marinated and/or smoked fish.
