CASAL STA MARIA – RAMISCO DOC COLARS – 2014

CASAL STA MARIA – RAMISCO DOC COLARS – 2014
SKU# 16100

Region: DOC Colares

Colour: Red

Grape Variety : Ramisco 100%

Alcohol: 12.4% vol.

Producer Notes: Pre-filoxera vineyards 3 meters from Atlantic ocean, planted in the XIX century. Typically located on pre-historical sandy dunes on the cliffs over the Atlantic, the un-grafted vines are deeply rooted in the layer of clay between a depth of 2 to 4 meters. The grapes were hand-picked in late October. The grapes underwent natural fermentation with wild yeast and were stored for 2 weeks in “cuvaison”. It was aged for 6 years in very old 3,000L Brazilian mahogany barrels and 2 more years in 225L old French oak barrels and one year in bottle prior to release.

Tasting Notes: “Harmonious, complex aromas of berries and autumnal stone fruit, with a savoury and leathery edge. The palate is a revelation: evolved, soft savoury notes are balanced by a fresh breezy salinity and an iodine tang. With great ageing potential, it will keep for many years”.

Winemakers: Jorge Rosa Santos