Herdade Monte da Cal Regional Red 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade Monte da Cal
Label Name:
 
Regional Red
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (North Alentejo, Fronteira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
40% Aragonez, 20% Trincadeira, 20% Petit Verdot, 20% Alicante Bouschet
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
commonly listed by regional retailers and wine directories

Tasting Note
Grenade color; intense ripe red-berry and jammy fruit, subtle toasted/oak notes, soft tannins and a smooth, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork, tomato-based pasta, aged cheddar; Chinese braised beef, spicy Szechuan dishes, Indian lamb curry, Korean BBQ (bulgogi).

Production Method
Total destemming, prolonged gentle skin maceration, fermentation at ~26°C; aged 6 months in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Herdade Monte da Cal (Global Wines group). Estate with ~100 ha vineyards in São Saturnino, Fronteira; modern cellar opened 2007 producing Alentejo-styled wines.