Portugal
Magnificent, complex, explosive: wild strawberry, cherry, tomato leaves; then undergrowth, leather, cocoa... Sophisticated on the palate with lots of character, very powerful and long-lasting aromas, fine tannins. Excellent aging potential.
Single plot selection made of 100% Baga from old vines up to 40 years old, farmed organically and planted at an altitude of around 500 meters on granite soils in the village of Pinhanços, with a Southeastern exposure. Harvested by hand. Vinification: full destemming, crushing, 6 days of maceration, pressing, fermentation in large open top granite vats (called lagar in Portugal), then transferred into French oak barrel, without new oak, for 18 months of aging. Bottled at the estate and further maturation in bottles in the estate's cellars.
Álvaro de Castro has been at the helm of Quinta da Pellada since 1980, a centuries-old estate whose first traces date back to… 1527! Trained as an engineer, he made the bold move to leave everything behind to fully dedicate himself to the success of Quinta da Pellada… a winning bet. Viticulture and winemaking quickly paid off, and Álvaro revived a family tradition that had been interrupted for...
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Organic or biodynamic wine
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Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
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