2016 Herdade de São Miguel Alentejo Escolha dos Enologos

	Distinctive, indigenous grapes
	Traditional and modern vinification
	Convincing and accessible, with strength and softness
	Nice with roasted meat, now well-drained

Tasting notes Sao Miguel Escolha dos Enologos

Full red in color; refined and powerful with an aroma of ripe blackberries, toasted oak and vanilla. The full flavor is balanced, rich and aromatic; the aftertaste has mild, soft tannin and a persistent aroma.

Description

Alexandre Relvas and his assistant Nuno Franco, both œnologists, choose each year - independently of each other - the best barrels of wine from the indigenous grapes alicante bouschet, touriga franca and touriga nacional. They then make a special assembly of this selection, with as many preferential characteristics as possible of both winemakers. This impressive red alentejo comes from vineyards on shale-containing clay soils. These vineyards almost naturally provide a low yield and therefore concentrated grapes. After picking, the grapes ferment in temperature-controlled open barrels, the so-called lagares. The second lactic acid fermentation and ripening takes nine months and takes place in 400-liter vessels of French oak. The result is a deep-colored, powerful red wine with an impressive aroma of ripe fruit and dosed oak. The wine has structure, but is not heavy or log and ends with a long, soft aftertaste. A crowd favorite!