Menin Reserve Red
Grape varieties: 35 % Touriga Nacional, 35 % Touriga Franca, 10 % Tinta Barroca, 10 % Tinta Amarela, 10 % Vinha Velha (blend of grape varieties).
Vinification: Destemming and crushing. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures in stainless steel, alcoholic fermentation between 25-27 C. Once alcoholic and malolactic fermentation were complete, the wine was transferred to 225L oak barrels.
Aging: 85 % French oak and 15 % American oak for 14 months.
Colour: Ruby.
Aroma: Fresh wild red fruit, blackberries and plums, in perfect harmony with spicy nuances.
Flavour: Solid structure, with lively but polished tannins and great freshness and balance.
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
