Quintas das Camélias
Garrafeira DAO 2012

Description

Classification: D.O.C.

Varietals: Touriga-Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Tinta-Roriz

Harvest: Harvest at full ripeness, Hand picked

Area of Origin: Dao, Portugal

ABV: 14%

Available Sizes: (ML) 750

Bottling: Classic bottling

Lands: Climate Mediterranean; Soil: Predominantly schist with granitic outcrops

Production Technique: Classic with skin maceration Temperature controlled fermentation: up to 28o c during 10 days. Aged: 12 months in French and American oak medium toast

Sensory Analysis: Dão character. It presents a deep garnet color, a very complex and improved aroma, revealing notes of plum and ripe blackberry with slight raisin, nuts and fine spices of cinnamon and cloves combined with soft balsamic notes. It shows itself with a well-designed volume, very balanced and harmonious, with silky and firm tannins. Reveals high fineness and exquisite bouquet with long persistence.