The grapes composing this wine are from different Sub-Regions of Dão. The age of the vines ranges between 60 and more 100 years. Many of these grapes come from monovarietal vineyards, but also from vineyards with a wide mixture of grape varieties typical of the region, such as Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha, Baga, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Feminino, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, among others.
2019
Definido
The purpose of creating the Definidos wine range is to offer our consumers a vision of the great potential of the demarcated Dão region. These wines are delicate, precise, unique and authentic. These wines are designed for the most demanding customers, who seek originality and uniqueness. With great aging potential, the whites stand out for their minerality and freshness while the reds for fresh fruit accompanied by aromas of field berries and spices. Definidos wines are the younger siblings of Vinhos Imperfeitos.
| CASTAS | Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha, Baga, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Fêmea, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, entre outras. |
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| ANO | 2020 |
| VOLUME | 750 ml |
| REGIÃO | Dão |
| ÁLCOOL | 12,5% |
| IDADE DAS CEPAS | 60 e mais de 100 anos |
| ESTÁGIO | Uma pequena parte em barricas de carvalho francês e o restante em cubas de cimento |
DEFINIDO RED 2020
Introduction
DEFINIDO RED 2020
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested manually and the first selection happened directly in the field. Only the grapes suitable for our quality criteria were harvested. These were delicately transported in 15 kg boxes to our cellar where a strict sorting happened before processing them. Only the bunches that really proved to be perfect were sent by gravity to the old cement vats (1962), where alcoholic fermentation occurred naturally and without any addition of chemicals and / or yeasts. Then, part of the wine was transferred to age in in French oak barrels for 20 months. The remaining wine, after being cleaned from the bunches, aged in the same cement vat. During this stage, malolactic fermentation took place. 24 months later, a blend from a strict selection of each barrel was assembled for the Definido Red.
DEFINIDO RED 2020
Tasting notes
As the first edition, DEFINIDO RED has a fine and elegant wine as a result of the intention to create a fine wine with a typical extraction from the Dão region. Shows a bright ruby color. The aroma is deep, complex and austere. The mineral profile, with floral notes, cocoa and fruits of the forest, is in full harmony with the notes of the barrel. In the glass, over time, the wine will show several layers, in a very elegant register, but with tension, reflecting the freshness and minerality of the old vines. With a silky texture and firm structure, it presents highly polished tannins. Although young, impresses with balance and precision. Very fine, long and seductive finish. It will age
FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
Hunting dishes (partridge, venison), duck rice.
Vegetarian suggestions: dishes with mushrooms or truffles.
