Herdade de São Miguel Resumo de 15 Vindimas Red

At the beginning of the 19th century, a fascinating story emerged in the world of Portuguese Wine: the launch of an icon, a desired wine, but always discreetly kept away from the spotlight. Alexandre de Almeida innovated by combining luxury hospitality with a wine cellar and his own wine, creating the rare and historic Buçaco wines, produced at Palácio do Bussaco, in the mountains north of Coimbra. These wines, preserving traditions without adopting modernism, reveal a notable aging potential and can last in the bottle for decades.

At the José de Sousa winery, some ancestral winemaking techniques are still used, the most emblematic being the use of the mulch in the fermentation of the grapes. The essence of woodcarving winemaking has changed little in more than two thousand years. In this process, the white grapes are slightly crushed by foot and manually destemmed on a ripanço table. Fermentation takes place, without stems, in pots with an average capacity of 1,600 liters at a temperature of around 28ºC, being controlled by watering the pots 4 times a day. Fermentation takes approximately 8 days, leaving the wine in contact with the masses. Aged in amphorae for a period of 4 to 10 months, depending on the vintage. During this period, a film of oil is placed to prevent oxidation. Amber color, aroma of dried fruits, especially hazelnut. Spices, evolved, white pepper, ripe kiwi, bread, liqueur, hay. Elegant, complex palate, good acidity with a dry finish. Long and persistent finish. Contains sulfites.

Manual harvesting, reception with total destemming and crushing immediately, the grapes are fermented by varieties and lots, so from an early stage if you can maka a rigorous selection that will later give rise to the traditional blend of the old world, it reveals the art of selecting grapes by parcels and the art of selecting wines to later fill. The fermentation is made in stainless steel tanks of small capacity, with temperatures around 28ºC. Soft and controlled macering to obtain elegant and aromatic wines. Contains Sulfites.

Aging for 6 months in French oak barrels. With a very delicate and elegant profile, the floral and fruit notes stand out. The barrel, very discreet, provides harmony and complexity, creamy texture in the mouth and a good structure supported by a firm acidity. Long, mineral and elegant finish. Contains sulfites.