Quinta de Foz de Arouce Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria 2015 Red Wine

Data sheet

Region

1.5

Tasting Notes

Full bodied wine with aroma of prunes and red fruits, also showing spicy and tobacco notes. Powerful and dense in the mouth, with well-balanced tannins.Long and persistent finish. A wine for ageing.

Consumption

14-16ºC

Enjoy

Red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Red Wine

Year

2015

Weight

1.5

Cast

Baga

Alcohol

14%

Vinification

Temperature controlled fermentation of fully de-stemmed bunches in “laggares” (troughs) and stainless steel tanks, following a long maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrels.

Total Acidity

5,3 g/l

Wine Maker

João Portugal Ramos

Ageing

12 months in French oak