Red Whistle

Along with one of the boundaries of Quinta dos Murças, currently belonging to the Esporão Group, we find steep slopes forming a valley. In this place, of orientation mostly to the north, more protected from the sun, when the wind goes to hear him to whistle. Whistle.Fruto of the most traditional castes in the region, and respecting the wine tradition of the oldest demarcated region in the world, the red wine Quinta das Murças whistle is fresh, versatile and with great gastronomic aptitude. Year 2021 was marked by a warmer winter It is dry that usual and a spring with large fluctuations of temperature and precipitation. The beginning of summer was marked by the thunderstorms and intense hail that occurred in late June and a cooler and damp July. In August temperatures increased which eventually accelerated maturation. We started the vintage of paint grapes on September 6, with good acidity and intensity. Vinification: manual vindue, selection table, deceival, crushing, cold pre-fermentation maceration, alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperatures (Max 25ºC), pneumatic pressing . 10% of the lot in French oak barrels for 6 months.

Color: Red, with violet shades.
Aroma: Intense and alive, dominated by red fruits.
Taste: Good concentration, where it stands out its freshness and elegance.

Awards

91/100 - Decanter Highly Recommended 2017
Top 100 Best Values ​​2015 - Wine Spectator
90/100 - Wine Spectator 2014
94/100 - Wine Enthusiast 2011
Gold Medal - Mundus Vini 2012
Silver Medal - Mundus Vini 2014