Region: Macedo de Cavaleiros, Trás-os-Montes, Portugal

Soil: Schist origin with medium levels of clay (argil) and the presence of quartz

Climate: Temperate, characteristically continental climate

Vinification: Rigorous grape selection, total destemming, fermentation with daily pumping over and temperature control. Post fermentative maceration. This wine was aged in oak barrels for 18 months and was neither filtered nor cold-stabilized. It may throw a deposit.

Grape Varieties: This is a blend of predominantly Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinta Amarela.

Colour: Deep red with a violet hue.

Aroma: Vigorous nose, very intense and complex with ripe red and black wild fruits, with some elegant floral notes and a touch of vanilla and spices.

Palate: Smooth front palate. Full bodied with some fine and silky tannins interlaced by a firm fruit structure. Long and persistent finish. A fine example of a terroir wine.

Consumption: Should be served at a temperature between 16 ºC a 18 ºC. This wine is a very good match for red meats and mature cheeses.

Ageing potential: 2020

Alcohol: 14,45 %/vol.

Total acidity: 4,78 g/l

pH: 3,82

Residual sugar: 1,9 g/l

Total production (bottles): 47,765 0,75 Lts bottles and 150 Magnum bottles 1,5 Lts

Bottled:August 2009

Released: December 2010

Lote: 04VPT/09

Winemaker: Rui Cunha