Technical Information
Classification: Alentejo Regional Wine
Type: Red
Year: 2022
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet
Total Acidity: 5.5gr/L
pH: 3.6
Total Sugars: < 0.3gr/L
Location
Montargil, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.
Vineyard
Certified Organic Vineyard. At 500m distance, the dam of Montargil as a great influence in the microclimate, increasing humidity and lowering the temperatures.
Style
ENSAIO means test or trial. With this wines we pretend to show the best of our terroir and our grape varieties, testing them in different winemaking technics and different aproches.
Winemaking
The clusters were hand-harvested and carefully sorted at the winery. All grapes were destemmed without crushing. Wild fermentation took place in stainless steel vats, with controlled temperature. Aging took place in stainless steel vats.
Flavour / Profile
Aromas of ripe black berries and a hint of eucalyptus leaves. In the mouth is full bodied, with good acidity and soft tanins, the end is surprisingly fresh.
Food Pairing
Meat, cheese, sausages, as well as vegetarian dishes made with tomato sauce or grilled veggies.
