Harvest / Age:

2008

Color:

Purple

About:

D. John I bestowed with the Lordship of Lubazim in the Alto Douro, for his achievements in the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, a daughter came to marry Gonçalo Vaz de Castro, grandson of Major Bailiff of the King.
The Farm Lubazim remained with the Castros membership today. The grapes that gave rise to this wine, come from this Farm, which has different exposures, south, east and west.

Grape Variety:

40% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz e 40% Touriga Franca

Ageing:

After malolactic fermentation the wine matured in used barrels of French oak barrels of 300 to 400 liters, for about 12 months

Vinification:

The grapes are harvested by hand, to boxes of 25 pounds at its ideal stage; aim being to present a vigorous maturity, leading to higher concentrations aromatic and polyphenolics. After gentle crushing and complete de-stemming, the grapes are fermented in vats, claiming that the quality components present in the skins of very ripe grapes, passed gently into the wine.

Tasting Notes:

Distinct character dominated the fruity and floral notes with very fresh, the wood appears very discreet and well-integrated wine. On the palate shows fruit, complexity and a beautiful structure, with high level of tannins that give it a long mouth final.

Technical info:

Alcohol (vol%) 14,18 %, Total Acidity 4,98, fixed Volatile Acidity (Acetic Acid) 0,57, pH 3,68

Producer:

Quinta de Lubazim e Lupucinus

Price average:

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