Herdade do Peso Parcelas Red

Grapes from plot 21 of Alicante Bouschet. After de-stemming, the berries are hand-picked before crushing. 30% stems were added to the must to give more complexity and structure, which accompanied the entire fermentation. Before fermentation in stainless steel trunk-conical vats at a controlled temperature of 28ºC, maceration takes place at 10ºC for 3 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in 3000 liter French oak barrels for 12 months. The final blend is made only from the best wood and continues to age in the bottle at a controlled temperature of 15ºC. Ruby red color. Great aromatic complexity, dominated by ripe red fruit, black figs and peppers. It is a wine with strength and very fresh. It reveals a powerful and very well designed mouthfeel, it is long and the tannins are strong but silky. Contains sulfites.