Atalaya 2008 Red Wine

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Pretexto white is a blend of the traditional grapes from high altitude vines and granitic soils of Dão wine region. The grapes that make up this blend are mostly Encruzado and Bical, and Gouveio, Malvasia Fina and Cerceal Branco in a small percentage. Naturally fermented and aged in the same vats of cement and stainless steel is a very pleasant wine, with creaminess and complexity that already allows pairing with some gastronomy. It is a white blend that speaks for the vineyards and soils that originate it.</p>

Pw8962

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Vinha Negrosa is blend of Jaen Vinha Negrosa is blend of Jaen (50%) and Alfrocheiro (50%), the varieties we found more interesting to show a better interpretation of the terroir where the vines are. This vineyard, called Negrosa, is in Vila Nova de Tazem, Serra da Estrela sub-region. The main characteristics are the altitude – 470 to 500 meters, the soil composition – granite stones and sand, and the age of the vines – approximately 30 years old. Delicate aromas with fruit character and some balsamic and peppery notes. Very elegant in the mouth with high felling of freshness and great complexity and concentration. It has a lot of potential to age in bottle.50%) and Alfrocheiro (50%), the varieties we found more interesting to show a better interpretation of the terroir where the vines are. This vineyard, called Negrosa, is in Vila Nova de Tazem, Serra da Estrela sub-region. The main characteristics are the altitude – 470 to 500 meters, the soil composition – granite stones and sand, and the age of the vines – approximately 30 years old. Delicate aromas with fruit character and some balsamic and peppery notes. Very elegant in the mouth with high felling of freshness and great complexity and concentration. It has a lot of potential to age in bottle.</p>

10283

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Produced from old vineyards of Dão, the grape juice ferments in barrels and foudre without temperature control. This is a low intervention white wine, very elegant with crisp acidity despites its density and complexity. Rich and fresh, makes us salivate with its vibrant acidity. Still a young white.</p>

Tpw8968

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Encoberta Red Wine is a very characteristic red wine from Penalva do Castelo (Castendo sub-region) and a typical Dão blend of the main varieties of this area. The soil composition, with granite, quartz and clay, different from our other vines in Vila Nova de Tazem with granite, makes this wine a little more fruity, dense and with texture, without losing its freshness and minerality. A Dão that shows its origins.</p>

Enc8967

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Pretexto is a Portuguese Dão red wine produced with own grapes from different vineyards in the Dão region with an altitude of 480-620 meters. Fermented in stainless steel with 30% whole bunch, it ages in French oak vats. It is the fruit that shines and dominates this wine combined with good acidity and a minty and balsamic profile. It is an elegant wine with the typical freshness of Dão</p>

Pr8963

5/ 5

<p></p><p>The Encruzado, Bical and Cercial-Branco vineyards that originate this wine have 25 to 60 years old and grow in granite soils. This wine fermented with indigenous yeasts in 2500 L foudre and cement tank, where aging took place “sur lie” without batonnage. It has a citrus profile and delicate aromas of orange peel, tea leaf and a slight toasted reduction. In the mouth, it has remarkable acidity and minerality. It has enormous aging potential</p>

Tew8964