• The wine:  Originating from vines with low yields, harvested in late November 2017. This is a wine with natural sweetness from the over-matured grapes.


• Grape Varieties:  Old vines from the estate with over 40 years of age and more than 20 varieties. Field Blend.


• Region:  DOURO DOC
• Age of Vines:  40 Years
• Type:  Red
• Vintage:  2017
• Soil:  Schist
• Alcohol:  12.5%



• Grapegrowing and winemaking:  The grapes are foot trodden in 1 ton stainless steel open vats. Subsequently, they are pressed and the must is transfer to stainless steel vats. The fermentation brought to a natural close due to the cold of winter.


• Maturation:  In 1 ton stainless steel vats.


• Bottling:  Bottled in June 2019.
  1.600 bottles (0.335 l)


• Tasting Notes:  Appearance: Intense Ruby colour;
  Nose: Dried fruit and spices;
  Palate: Sweet with vibrant acidity and complex finish.


• Allergens:  Contains sulphites


• Winemaker:  Anselmo Mendes