Doc Beira Interior red wine 2014

Denomination of Origin: Beira Interior

Produced and Bottled by: Quinta das Senhoras Lda. Marialva

Quality factors

Climate: Mediterranean

Soil: Granite to schist

Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Sousão

Viticultural technology

Type of planting: Density of 3500 to 4000 plants per hectare

Type of pruning: bilateral cordon

Type of trellising: vertical upward monoplane

Yield per hectare (tons/ha): 4 tons of grapes per hectare

Winemaking technology

Type: Classic with skin maceration in a press with foot treading.

Spontaneous fermentation. Maceration for 7 days.

Analytical parameters

Alcohol content: 14.4 % V/V

Volatile acidity: 0.67 g/L

Total acidity: 4.8 g/L

Dry extract: 33.7 g/L

Reducing sugars: 2.2 g/L

pH: 3.68

Tasting notes:

Organoleptic tasting

Appearance: Bright

Color: Concentrated ruby with garnet hues

Aroma: Reveals delicate notes of blackberry and violet harmonized with nuances of

of black plum and rosemary.

Flavour: Velvety and complex on the palate with a firm and persistent structure.

structure. With well-mannered tannins, it has a long and refined bouquet.

bouquet.

Suitability

It should be served at 16 to 18oC to accompany red meat dishes and roasts.

dishes. It is a wine that can be kept for another 15 years.

Quantity

5000 L

Winemaker

Carlos Silva