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 for 16 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: Intense 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.

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

Ageing potential: until 2042.

Alcohol: 113,1%/vol.

Total acidity: 5.3 g/l tartaric acid

pH: 3,55

Reducing sugars:  0,60 g/l

Production (bottles): 133,549 750ml bottles, 2,199 1,500ml bottles and 224 3,000ml bottles.

Bottled: February 2024

Marketed from: October 2024

Lot:    L01VPRT/24.

Head winemaker: Rui Cunha