Wines > Rovisco Garcia Reserva Red
Rovisco Garcia Reserva Red
Designation: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Grape Varieties: Aragonez, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot e Cabernet Sauvignon
Area: 12 hectares
Vineyard: Planted in clay and limestone soils, on a gentle slope facing south, the vine rows are oriented north-south. The vineyard is managed under an accurate sustainable agriculture farming system.
Vinification: The grapes were handpicked to small boxes at early morning hours.
Cold maceration for 48 hours and alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature followed by malolactic fermentation partially in new oak barrels.
Ageing: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and a further 8 months in the bottle.
Bottling: July 2014
Production: 7.466bottles
Drinking period: 2015• 2017
Analysis
Alcohol Content: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity (g/dm3): 5,4
Volatile Acidity (g/dm3): 0,66
Residual Sugar (g/dm3): 1,2
pH: 3,8
Tasting notes
Colour: Intense deep red and slight purple color.
Aroma: Complex aroma, with intense floral and aged red fruit scents, integrated with notes os spice and toast form the oak.
Palate: Presents good volume and concentration in the mouth, with firm and round tanins. Long and fresh finish, with strong fruit presence.