VC Vicentino Tinto Reserva 2017

Vicentino is a family-owned winery located in Alentejo, Portugal, and is run by Antonio Ventura and his daughter Filipa. Antonio is a well-respected winemaker with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in the 1980s at Herdade do Mouchão, one of Alentejo's most historic and iconic wineries, before establishing his own venture, Vicentino.

Antonio's philosophy is grounded in a deep respect for the land and the environment. The winery practices sustainable viticulture and has adopted a range of techniques to preserve the biodiversity of the region. This includes minimizing the use of chemicals and implementing cover crops to maintain soil health and improve water retention.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Touriga Nacional from Alentejo, Portugal.

Planted in the clay-schist and sand soils, with low production potential, the Vicentino’s grapes bear their best attributes. The low productivity imposed by the soil enhances the quality of the grapes, promoting an optimum mix of organic acids, sugars and phenolic compounds. The achievement of this balance between quality and quantity, together with the mild climate allows to aim for excellency.

Taste Profile: The aromatic elegance typical from the Touriga Nacional variety is enhanced by a spicy palate with thin notes of toast from the French oak barrels where it aged.

In the tasting, it is full, involving and with a touch of silky tannins balanced by an elegant acidity summing up to a quite persistent sensation.

Winemaking Process: Fermentation during 10 days at 26ºC, followed by a month of prolonged maceration, in contact with the films. Aging in french oak barrels (new and used) for 11 months.