Harvest / Age:

2008

Color:

Vibrant violet colour

About:

The grapes are sourced from old vines with predominant exposure East and East-South and aged between 30 years and over than 90 years. Vineyards are planted on traditional terraces of schist soils.

Grape Variety:

Mix of very old vines and Touriga Nacional

Ageing:

14 months in 400 litre new French oak barrels

Vinification:

Grapes are hand picked and transported to the winery in small plastic crates. A manual triage was undertaken before the grapes being de-stemmed and gently crushed. The fermentation is carried out in small stainless steel tanks with temperature controlled.

Aroma:

Aromas of fresh wild dark red berries with very well integrated oak flavours

Tasting Notes:

An excellent structure, concentrated with complex a It is an elegant, mineral and well-balanced wine with a great length of finish and significant aging potential

Technical info:

Alcohol: 14,5 % vol,Volatile acidity: 0,53 g/l (acetic acid),Total acidity: 4,84 g/l (tartaric acid), pH: 3,66

Producer:

Quinta da Basília

Price average:

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