Cortes de Cima Red
Fruit very ripe. Fermented without clogging, at controlled temperatures, with frequent reruns. Aged for 12 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels, then mixed to balance the varietal fruit and the complexity of the oak. Bottled without glue and filtration. Aroma to spices, vigorous palate with intense fruit and a long and persistent finish. Contains Sulfites.
Tapada do Chaves Reserva Red
Niepoort Batuta Red
The ripening period was less hot than usual and fresh temperatures allowed the grapes to have a good total acidity, an essential factor for a fresh and balanced palate. After a careful selection, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, the fermentation took place in trunk-conical stainless vats and wooden vats, with maceration for about 60 days. It was then aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, of which 25% was new wood, where malolactic fermentation took place. Batuta shows a beautiful ruby color, intense and alive. A deep and complex aroma, although slightly restrained, its mineral and forest profile is in full harmony with the barrel notes. Over time in the glass, the wine will show several layers, in a very elegant register, with fresh spices such as black pepper and cloves. Slim and elegant in the mouth, with a silky texture and firm structure, it features very polished and luxurious tannins. Deep and multidimensional. Although young, it impresses by its balance. End of mouth very thin, very long and seductive. Will grow old with great class. Contains Sulfites.
Cartuxa Colheita Red
Produced from the varieties planted in the vineyards of the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida. When the grapes reach the ideal maturation state, they are collected and transported to the warehouse, where the technological process begins with total detachment and light smearing. Then, the grapes are fermented separately, in stainless steel vats, at a temperature of 27ºC, followed by prolonged post-fermentation maceration. It was aged for 12 months in tons and French carvalho barrels. Contains sulfites.
Foral de Évora Colheita Red
Adega de Borba Reserva Red
With grapes from the most typical Alentejo grape varieties produced in the sub-region of Borba, the label Cortiça wine was produced, a true ex-libris from the Adega de Borba. Coming from old vines, the grapes had a strict control in the evolution of the maturation, having been harvested in small quantities. In the Cellar, after the destemming and soft crushing of the grape, the alcoholic fermentation began, which lasted for about 10-15 days with the temperature controlled at 24ºC, for greater extraction of the aromas and fruity flavors of the grape. In order to increase the polyphenolic complexity, the tannins and the structure of the wine, it remained in the vat in a post-fermentative maceration process. The malolactic fermentation occurred later in stainless steel containers. To enhance and elevate its organoleptic characteristics, the wine aged 12 months in 3rd and 4th year barrels, French oak and exotic wood barrels. followed by a six-month bottling stage in the basement. Aroma fine and elegant, suggesting black fruits, compote and white chocolate. Contains Sulfites.
Esporão Reserva Red
Separate harvest of each variety, destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, concrete vats and small marble presses, with controlled temperatures, pressing, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats. 12 months in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels After bottling, at least another 8 months of aging in bottle followed. Intense ruby color, notes of blackberries, nutmeg, licorice and a hint of black pepper. In the mouth it is rich and complex, where notes of ripe black fruit and spices predominate. Persistent ending. Contains sulfites.
Esporão Private Selection Red
Esporão Private Selection Red: Syrah and Aragonez were fermented in small stainless steel mills, with alternating step-by-step with short manual overruns done 2-3 times per day, depending on our daily taste throughout the fermentation. We prefer to ferment the Alicante Bouschet in a small stainless steel tank and we did the reassemblies manually. The reason for this choice is that this caste has a relatively brittle film, which may lead to an exaggerated extraction of tannins. After pressing, we kept the wines separated, in order to better understand the evolution of each one. The malolactic fermentation took place in the barrels and spontaneously. 30% in new barrels and 70% in used barrels (1 year), of 225l French oak barrels (Taransaud; Saury; Boutes). After 18 months of internship, during which we only made a transfer immediately after the malolactic, we made the final lot, which was bottled on May 28, 2014, only with a slight filtration and without any type of bonding. In the nose predominates the black fruit with slight notes of smoke and spices. In the palate it shows density and richness, shows itself balanced, with good acidity and fine tannins. The ending is long and persistent. Contains Sulfites.
Conde d’ERVIDEIRA Private Selection Red
Mechanical harvest and Night. The Touriga Nacional is fermented in "vinimatics", while the Alicante Bouschet ferments in mills equipped with robot of mechanical step. Temperature controlled from 22º to 24ºC. Stage 12 Months in new French oak barrels. Longevity from 6 to 8 years. It presents an elegant and complex aromatic profile, associated with a striking structure, has high persistence and longevity. Contains Sulfites.
Conde d’ERVIDEIRA Vinho da Água Red
Selection of the best lots of grapes. vinified caste by caste. The Aragonez is fermented in "vinimatics", while the remaining varieties ferment in mills equipped with mechanical step robot. The process proceeds at a controlled temperature of 25ºC. Thanks to submergence gained body, youth and structure, becoming more aromatic, with a more violaceous and without oxidation. Contains Sulfites.
Ervideira Invisível White
Invisible is a white wine of red grapes obtained from the tear of fine grapes of the Aragonese grape variety. It results from the nocturnal harvesting of a selected field, when the optimum maturation point is reached. Almost transparent, with pink lace, it has a floral scent, with notes of white fruits (melon and pear). The palate confirms the aroma, with a good balance and slightly sweet finish. Accompany sushi dishes, smoked fish and seafood. Contains Sulfites.
