Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah

Private Selection is the concept of the classic Alentejo Garrafeira: intense, complex and rich aromatics without excesses and a well balanced palate with structure for long term ageing.

Each variety was vinified and aged separately.

Syrah and Aragonez were fermented in small open stainless steel fermenters with regular pumpovers and foot treading employed during the fermentation phase.

Alicante is fermented in a small static closed fermenter with regular pumpovers. This is a milder fermentation regime because of the softer skin of this variety and the potential for over extraction. After pressing, the varieties are kept separate to assess their quality potential. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in the barrel.

30% new and 70% used (one year old), 225 liter, French oak barrels. After 18 months ageing, with only one transfer after the completion of the malolactic fermentation, the final blends are made.

COLOUR: Deep intense red colour.

AROMA: Dark berry fruit aromatics with complex notes of spice and smoke.

PALATE: The palate is both rich and dense, with balancing fine tannins and finishing acidity.