Menin D. Beatriz 2019
Grape varieties: Old Vines from Quinta da Costa de Cima (Field Blend).
Vinification: Old vines from Quinta da Costa de Cima (Field Blend). Destemming and berry-by-berry selection. The berries are only crushed when they enter the vat by gravity. Fermentation in stainless steel vats and after malolactic fermentation it goes into new 225 litre French oak barrels.
Aging: 20 months in 225 litre oak barrels.
Colour: Bright ruby colour with a slight depth.
Aroma: Surprised by the combination of dried rose and forest fruit notes, as well as black plum, cedar and nutmeg.
Flavour: 20 months in 225 litre oak barrels. On the nose we are surprised by the combination of notes of dried roses and forest fruits, as well as black plum, cedar and nutmeg.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Red meat, roast beef and game.
Producer: Menin Douro Estates
Enology: João Rosa Alves / Tiago Alves de Sousa
Category: Portuguese Wines – Douro
Awards and Notes:
- Great Choices – 18,5/100 (2019)
