Murgas Red - Touriga Franca 2019 - Vinha do Arneiro

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VINEYARDS YEAR
The 2019 winegrowing year was characterized by a dry winter; the spring had high rainfall and the summer was dry and mild, producing grapes of excellent quality and very healthy. The mild days and cool nights of August led to slow and balanced ripening. The harvest took place on September 14th.

VINIFICATION
Manual harvesting into 20 kg boxes, total destemming and fermentation for 8 days in stainless steel vats. Malo-lactic fermentation was also carried out in vats and part of the wine was sent to barrels. Ageing

AGING
Partly in stainless steel (30%) and partly in 500l and 2251 French oak barrels. Bottling in March 2021.

TASTING NOTES
Murgas Touriga Franca is made from the grapes of the Arneiro vineyard, in Bucelas, on limestone soils on a slope exposed to the west. Ruby in color, it shows aromas of raspberries and fresh currants, phyisalis, wrapped in notes of pink pepper and woods. The palate is enveloping, with very soft but structuring tannins. It finishes long and very serious, bringing together the attributes of the region's great red wines.

GASTRONOMY
Particularly pleasant to accompany a meal with a starter, meat dishes or on its own, on any occasion. It should be served at 16/18°C.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol Content: 13.5%; Total Acidity: 5.6g/1; PH: 3.7; Total Sugars: 1 g/l