2018 Cabecas do Reguengo Seiva, Alentejo, Portugal
$33.99
Made from multiple ancient varietals, present on very old and small vineyards, located at the outskirts of Reguengo village, in Serra de S. Mamede (the unique mountain above 1000 meters’ altitude in the South of Portugal). We can indicate a variety dominance: Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Castelão. Those vineyards were planted in the early years of twentieth century. The vineyards altitude ranges from 500 metros to 720 meters. The soil is a very old and eroded granite (Ordovician). Yields are very low.
Vinification
After the grapes were destemmed and crushed, the wine fermented with indigenous yeast in a small vat of 2000 litres. Aged for 23 months in very old French oak barrels.
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Alentejo
- Appellation Portalegre
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Cabecas do Reguengo
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Castelão
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce, White Sauce, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Co-Ferment, Juicy, Big Power