Herdade do Rocim Regional Doc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade do Rocim
Label Name:
 
Regional Doc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Vidigueira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez (Tempranillo)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for 2019 bottlings: IntoWine 92 (Touriga Nacional 2019); Grandes Escolhas tasting scores ~16. 5–17/20 for various 2019 Rocim wines; estate awarded 'Revelação' by Revista de Vinhos (2007)

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackberry, violet and cocoa notes with black pepper and a touch of balsamic. Medium-full, rounded palate with savory herb and olive nuances, smooth tannins and a persistent, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, aged sheep cheeses, charcuterie and hearty stews. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, mildly spicy Sichuan beef, and richer teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, temperature-controlled fermentation (often co-fermented), matured in large oak vats and French oak barrels for ~9–14 months, bottled after light fining; native and selected yeasts used depending on cuvée.

Vineyard Info
Herdade do Rocim, estate between Vidigueira and Cuba (Baixo Alentejo). Founded/modernised after 2000 under owner José Ribeiro Vieira; enologist Catarina Vieira leads winemaking. ~120 ha estate with ~70 ha of vines.