“The metaphor of gold goes through this hill.” A wine created in a terroir of choice. A terroir whose slopes are covered, at sunset, with beautiful golden tones. A well-known terroir since the XVI century. XVII, like Monte d’Oiro.
Vinification
Piecemeal work (several different plots of Syrah) from the harvest to the end of the barrel ageing. Manual harvesting, with picking and destemming without crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with foot treading reproduction and temperature control (individual per vat). Prolonged maceration. Average yield per plot: 3 tons/ha.
Aging
18 to 20 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% are new.
Tasting Notes
Great aromatic presence, with imposing ripe fruit, black pepper, very discreet and perfectly integrated wood of great quality. On the palate it impresses with the velvety texture of the tannins, the finely integrated barrel, vigor and elegance join hands in the firm and very long finish.
Endnotes
Region: Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Producer: José Bento dos Santos
Grape Varieties: Syrah (blend of several plots) and 4% Viognier, in co-fermentation
Oenology: Graça Gonçalves, with the technical support of Grégory Viennois
Soils: Clay-limestone from the Late Jurassic period
Climate: Mediterranean microclimate with Atlantic influence. Generally cold nights, maximum summer temperature of 31ºC, average rainfall of 675 mm, wind blowing constantly.
Viticulture: Organic Production Mode (PT-BIO-08) with partial management
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