CASA DO LAGO Grande Reserva red 2021

CASA DO LAGO GRANDE RESERVA red

Winemaker: José Neiva Correia

Country: Portugal / Region: Lisboa

Terroir: Quinta de Porto Franco

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Vinification method: Classic fermentation method with destemming and pre fermentative skin contact followed of the application of dry yeasts. Fermentation up to 30ºC in the first 2/3, and lowering down to 20º C during the last 1/3. During the whole fermentative process, pumping over 2 times per day, using each time half of the volume contained in the vat. After the alcoholic fermentation, the cap is plunged for 30 days, and during that period, extraction of the gentle tannins is conducted, along with the malolactic fermentation and the natural stabilization of the wine.

Ageing : Wine is aged in French of Allier new oak barrels of 225 Lt for 6 months.

Winemaker tasting notes: A wine of intense aromas and flavours. The palate is superbly balanced with youthful, rich fruit and fines tannins. Soft yet spicy cassis fruit has been seasoned with cedar notes from subtle oak ageing. The finish is elegant, long, tasty and extremely persistent.

Serving suggestions: Excellent by itself or with any full flavoured dishes especially with red meat and cheeses. We recommend to serve at the temperature of 16-18ºC.

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