Monte do Zambujeiro

Red Wine 2013

Origin:

Vinho Regional Alentejano, Borba, Portugal

Blend:

37% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Aragonez, 15% Tinta Caiada, 15% Trincadeira, 13% Touriga Nacional, 14,5% vol. Alc.

Production:

60.000 bottles

Winemaking:

Hand harvested from yield reduced vineyards. Fermented in steel tanks at 29°C. Matured in used french oak barrels during 12 month.

Tasting notes:

The 2013 was a warm and dry year and resulted in opulent and fruit driven wines. The Monte do Zambujeiro has a beautiful dark red color, followed by a rich bouquet of wild berries with a hint of smoke. The wine is well constructed around solid and soft tannins, has a lovely creamy extract and lots of fruit. It is mild in acidity and the alcohol is well integrated. It is ready for instant drinking pleasure and will last for 5 years if stored at 15°C or below.

Serve with:

Tapas, all kind of meat and pastas.

Store between:13 -15ºC .
Drink 2015– 2020.