Merlot

Technical Specification

Winery

AdegaMãe

Country
Portugal
Region
Vinho Regional Lisboa
Vineyard Location
Ventosa, Torres Vedras, Portugal Slightly sloping vineyard
Climate
Atlantic
Soil
Limestone
Type
Red
Vintage
2013
Varieties
Merlot
Winemaking
Manual harvest into 18kg boxes. Completely destemmed. Prefermentation maceration for 2 days. Fermentation under controlled temperature for 15 days. Post-fermentation maceration period of 10 days. 10 months ageing in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Profound ruby color. Boasts of bell pepper, chocolate and ripe fruit notes. Quite intense on the palate, showing a sense of structure and matching tannins. Persistent finish
Food Pairing
Best paired with red meat and game. 
Remarks
Keep the bottle lying at a temperature of 60ºF. Serve at 60ºF
Alcohol Content
14.5% Vol
Total Acidity
5.45g/l
Production
4,000 bottles
Winemaker
Diogo Lopes