Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Red 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 
Label Name:
 
Red
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonês (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Miúda.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Estate and the Malhadinha Red range have received multiple national and international awards (International Wine Challenge trophies, Wine Enthusiast scores and Robert Parker/WA listings for related cuvées)

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red fruits (black cherry, blackberry), floral lift, baking spice, vanilla/cedar from oak; full-bodied with polished ripe tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye/steak, braised short ribs, aged sheep cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), char siu/roast pork, spicy Sichuan beef or mapo tofu, yakitori with tare sauce.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in temperature‑controlled stainless steel vats/lagares with gentle punch‑downs; extended maceration; matured ~16–17 months in new/seasoned French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is an estate in Alentejo (~80 ha) producing high‑quality wines since the early 2000s; family‑run, Relais & Châteaux property emphasizing careful viticulture and sustainable practices.