Quinta Vale D. Maria ‘Vinha da Francisca’ 2015

Quinta Vale D. Maria 'Vinha da Francisca' 2015

Quinta Vale D. Maria 'Vinha da Francisca' 2015 is a wine that enchants from the very first moment. From a vineyard planted in 2004, this Portuguese red reveals impressive depth and complexity. The aroma is robust and full of character, dominated by notes of ripe black fruit such as blackberries and cherries, complemented by subtle hints of spice and floral touches.

Vinification: Grapes are crushed for 1 to 3 days before fermentation, then fermented in any of the vats for 7 to 10 days, between 22ºC and 27ºC. They also undergo malolactic fermentation in the new 225 and 300 liter Allier French oak barrels. All the wines are carefully aged for 21 months in barrels (75% new and 25% one-year-old French oak), keeping all the different fermentations completely separate until the final blend, approximately one month before bottling.

Tasting notes: With an intense and complex aroma, you can feel notes of ripe red fruit, such as cherries and plums, as well as hints of spices and wood. On the palate, it is a full-bodied and elegant wine, with present tannins and a balanced acidity.

Grape Varieties: Tinta Francisca, Touriga Franca, Sousao, Rufete and Touriga Nacional