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

Soil: Schist origin, with medium clay content and the presence of quartz.

Climate: Temperate with continental characteristics.

Vinification: Manual harvesting by variety. Total destemming, fermentation with moderate temperature control and daily pumping over. Long post-fermentation maceration. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 14 months. Wine not filtered or cold stabilised. May create a deposit.

Grape varieties: T.Nacional, C.Sauvignon, C.Franc, T.Amarela, A.Boushet and T.Roriz.

Colour: Very intense cherry red with slight violet reflections.

Aroma: Intense and elegant. Red and black forest fruits stand out, well combined with light floral and spicy notes that add complexity.

Palate: Full-bodied wine with fine, silky tannins well enveloped by the fruit. Persistent finish. Terroir wine.

Consumption: It should be enjoyed at a temperature of between 16ºC and 18ºC, ideally in a Bordeaux glass.

Ageing potential: until 2042.

Alcohol: 14,00%/vol.

Total acidity: 5.9 g/l tartaric acid

pH: 3,50

Reducing sugars:  0,6 g/l

Production (bottles): 140,858 Grf 75cl, 500 Grf Magnum 1.5 L, 112 Double Magnum 3 L, 84 Magnum 5 L

Bottled: November 2022

Marketed from: December 2022

Lot:  08VPTR/22

Head winemaker: Rui Cunha