Kopke Colheita 1987 Tawny
Harvested by hand at their optimum point, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and vinified according to a process based on careful maceration with extraction of color, tannins and aromas from the films, complemented by permanent reassembly during fermentation. This takes place in mills, at a controlled temperature between 28-30ºC, until reaching the desired Baumé degree. At this stage, the wine brandy (benefit) is added, giving rise to a fortified wine. High quality wine from a single harvest. It ages in wood for variable periods of time, never less than 7 years, and then bottled according to market requests. Bright ink color with golden halo. Rich and aromatic nose of dried figs, hazelnuts and walnuts harmoniously balanced by the presence of spices. In the mouth, intense flavors of dried fruits, soft and delicious, delimited by a fresh touch of confit orange. Good structure, beautiful balance and remarkable acidity. Nice and long-lasting finish. Contains sulfites.
Júlio B. Bastos Alicante Bouschet Red
This wine is a tribute to my father, Julio Bastos. It is a wine that results from the selection of the best grapes from the old vineyards of Alicante Bouschet, which were trodden in marble wineries and vinified with controlled temperatures. The stage is made in new French oak barrels for 14 months. The wine has an opaque and violaceous ruby color, with pure aromas of china ink, liquorice, notes of wild and balsamic fruits. In the mouth it is very broad, dense and silky, with ripe and round tannins. Contains Sulfites.
Vista Alegre Colheita 1987 Tawny
From Quinta da Vista Alegre, Cima Corgo, vines over 80 years old, planted on old platforms, with a predominant southern exposure. The grapes from a single harvest are harvested manually and transported in small boxes and vinified according to the traditional Porto method. After partial destemming, the grapes are crushed on foot in stone tanks. The fermentation of the must takes place at a controlled temperature and is interrupted by the addition of brandy. This wine, as it is produced, has great aging potential. Wine from a single harvest, aged in oak casks for a minimum period of 7 years. It should be served at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C. Keep the bottle at a constant temperature and protected from strong light. Preferably consume within 6 to 8 weeks after opening. Contains sulfites.
