Quinta de Ventozelo Red Cão

Anomalous year compared to the last 5 years. Cold and dry winter, spring and early summer, cold and rainy, and in a second phase, hot and dry summer. The harvest started in mid-September, about 10 days behind the average. It took place under good weather conditions, practically without precipitation, with mild to high temperatures, providing musts of great quality, with a good level of sugar, acidity and phenolic compounds. The grapes were received at the winery, in the special line, with total destemming and manual selection.
of bunches and later “berry by berry” by an optical selection machine. the fermentation
it was made in a lagar, with pre-fermentation maceration and temperature control. 12 months of partial aging in French oak barrels. Bright and open ruby ​​color. Very expressive and fruity on the nose, reminiscent of fruit bonbons,
that lasts for the duration of the test. Still stand out on the palate fresh vegetable notes,
elegantly wrapped with silky tannins, yet full of character, and balanced acidity.