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Esporao 4 Castas Red is an annual challenge for the winemakers to find four grape varieties from that harvest which, combined, show a complex and well balanced wine with distinctive character and flavour
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Country | Portugal |
Year | 2016 |
Region | Alentejo |
Cast | Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Franca |
Type | Red Wine |
Tasting Notes | Aroma of red berry fruits from the Touriga Franca variety with spicy elements from Tinta Miúda. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and elegance with Alicante Bouschet contributing balance and intensity. |
Enjoy | Red meats, roast beef and grilled meats. |
Vinification | Temperature controlled fermentation (22-25ºC) in small stainless steel tanks with robotic plunging and also in rotary fermentation tanks. |
Ageing | Aged for 6 months in French and American oak barrels followed by a further 6 months in bottle before market release |
Wine Maker | David Baverstock and Luís Patrão |
Alcohol | 14,5% |
Total Acidity | 6.8 g/l |
Ph | 3,58 |
Bottle Size | 750 ml |
Awards | 15,5 points in Wine Magazine Portugal; Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2014; Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (2011); Silver medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012 (2010); Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2010 (2008). |