Tapada de Coelheiros Cellar Release Red 2013

Description of the Vineyards

The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 300 meters and are rainfed. The vines are conducted in a bilateral cordon and have a northwest to southwest orientation. Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Leonilde Vineyard, which was planted in 1981. The Alicante Bouschet has its origin on the slope of the Sobreira de Cima Vineyard, planted in 2002.

Vinification

The grapes were harvested by hand and immediately destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks, with
controlled temperatures between 24 and 26°C. After fermentation was complete, the wine was kept in post-fermentative maceration for a period of 5 days. Malolacticfermentation occurred naturally in depot. Subsequently, the wine was transferred to 225L barrels, where it aged for 18 months.

Tasting Notes

Ruby color with garnet reflections, showing some evolution. The nose that highlights tertiary notes of tobacco, leather and moss, in harmony with a background of ripe black fruit. The evolution in the bottle softened the tannins, resulting in a silky texture and a persistent finish, highlighting the balance between freshness and complexity.

Endnotes

Region: Alentejo
Country: Portugal
Producer: Tapada de Coelheiros
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet
Service: Serve between 14-16ºC.