QUINTA DOS ALVERCÕES

GRANDE RESERVA RED 2023

DOC BEIRA INTERIOR

»Vinification & Ageing: Low-yielding vineyards planted on granite soils with poor fertility. Rigorous grape selection in both vineyard and winery. Fermentation with extended skin maceration to extract fine, structured tannins. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by 8 months in stainless steel vats and further bottle ageing prior to release, allowing full aromatic integration. Bottled in August 2025.

»Classification: DOC Beira Interior

»Category: Selected Harvest

»Grape Varieties: Tinta Roriz 60%; Touriga Nacional 40%

»Tasting Notes: Deep carmine red in colour. Aromas of black fruit liqueur, toasted notes and wildflowers. The palate is smooth, enveloping and structured, supported by refined tannins and excellent balance. Very long and persistent finish.

»Analysis: alcohol – 14% vol. | total Acidity 5.53 g/L (tartaric acid) | pH – 3.57

Consulting Oenologist: Carlos Neves