Tinta Negra dos Villões
Grape varieties: Tinta Negra aka Molar (Colares),Saborinho (Açores), Tinta Bastarda (Canárias).
Vinification: Harvest and manual selection. 70% destemming and 30% whole bunch. Fermentation took place spontaneously, followed by 40 days of maceration.
Aging: 8 months, 70% in used French oak barrels and 30% in vats.
Colour: Ruby open colour.
Aroma: Intense nose, notes of crushed fresh strawberries and some vegetables.
Flavour: Fresh, textured and with good acidity, where the aromas of the nose are repeated, as well as excellent persistence.
Serve: 14⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Very elegant and fresh, excellent for fish and meat transitions.
Producer: Companhia de Vinhos Profetas e Villões
Enology: Antonio Maçanita
Category: Portuguese Wines – Madeira
Awards and Notes:
- Revista de Vinhos – 91/100 (2022)
- Great Choices – 17/20 (2021)
