Description
AWARDS
Gold Medal, International Wine Challange 2012
92 Points, Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate
18 Points, João Paulo Martins – Vinhos de Portugal 2018
Porto Messias Colheita 1977
DESCRIPTION
Light amber color. The aroma is complex, with notes of nutmeg, honey and a citric hint. The palate is elegant and velvety, this wine grows in the mouth.
REGION
Douro
SOIL
Schistose
ALCOHOL VOLUME
20,0 % vol
TOTAL ACIDITY
4,42 g/l in tartaric acid
RESIDUAL SUGAR
118,0 g/l
WINEMAKING PROCESS
Wine fermented after partial destemming at controlled temperature (24-28ºC), when must reached the desired sweetness value, fermentation was interrupted by the addiction of brandy(77%); ageing in oak wood barrels for a minimum period of seven years, in our warehouses in Vila Nova de Gaia, till bottling.
AGEING POTENCIAL
Drink Now/Hold
GRAPE VARIETIES
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Roriz
Tinto Cão
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
10-12 ºC
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