This exclusive Portuguese wine is made from well-ripened fruit and fermented without stems under a controlled temperature with frequent pisage and delestage. The wine has been aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels and then blended to give it balanced varietal fruit and oak complexity. The red wine has an intense, solid, well-structured palate with spicy fruits and a long, persistent finish.

• Harvest 2010: Vintage 2010 experienced new record-breaking climatic extremes, both in winter rainfall and summer heat.
• A difficult growing season and harvest due to delayed ripening.
• Fine harvest weather.
• Bottled, unfined and filtered.
• Our Winemaker's comments: aromas of dark berry fruits with balsamic notes.
• This wine will drink well in its youth but with structure to ensure bottle maturation for 5-7 years.
• Awards: Silver Medal-International Wine Challenge– London 2012, Silver Medal–Intl Wine & Spirit Competition–London 2012.
• Ratings: 88–Wine Enthusiast.
• Aged for 12 months in French (80%), American (20%) oak barrels.
• Country of origin: Portugal.
• Vintage year: 2010.
• Age: 12 months.