Quinta De Pancas Grande Reserva Tinto

TASTING NOTES

With an intense garnet color, it has a complex and elegant aroma where earthy, mineral notes and some hints of spices give it great personality. In the mouth it reveals great structure and freshness, with intense and silky tannins. Long and persistent finish promising good aging potential.

VINEYARD

The grapes used to make this wine come exclusively from the vineyards of Quinta de Pancas, located in Alenquer. The Touriga Nacional from plot 1, the Cabernet Sauvignon from plot 6 and the Petit Verdot from plot 23. The vineyards are located in a sequence of hills and valleys, protected by the Serra de Montejunto. The soils are neutral clayey-calcareous with a fine texture. The climate is Mediterranean with Atlantic influence.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were vinified separately with a short cold maceration. They fermented at a controlled temperature of 28ºC for 8 days, with a daily regime of “deléstage” and manual pumping over. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats, except for Touriga Nacional where it took place in French oak barrels. The batches of these wines were aged in French oak barrels for 22 months. The final batch was prepared after a qualitative selection, confirmed by numerous tests. 2861 bottles were produced.