Casal Santa Maria Pinot Noir Magnum 2021 Lisboa Red Wine 1.5L

Produced at Casal Sta. Maria in Lisbon, this wine expresses the strong Atlantic influence of the estate and the very distinctive profile of seaside vineyards. In this Magnum version, it gains even more presence at the table and aptitude for aging.

🍇 Region: Lisbon

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Jorge Rosa Santos and Antônio Figueiredo

🌱 Grapes: Pinot Noir

🛠️ Winemaking: Hand-harvested and rigorously selected. Cold maceration in small open lagares for 5 days, 3 weeks of fermentation with daily pump-overs, and subsequent aging in new and used 225L and 500L French oak barrels.

⏳ Aging: Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.

🌿 Vineyards: Grapes from the original Casal Sta. Maria vineyards, planted in 2006, with a strong Atlantic influence.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 13.5%
- Total acidity: 6.23 g/l
- pH: 3.67
- Residual sugars: <0.6 g/l

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: An attractive ruby ​​color with brilliant reflections.
- Aroma: Notes of cherry and ripe raspberry, evolving into earthy, balsamic nuances, mushrooms and pine.
- Palate: Rich and multi-layered, with red fruit, pine needles, and forest floor notes, with a freshness marked by acidity.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: May evolve positively in the bottle for approximately 10 years.

🍽️ Serving temperature: Serve between 16 and 18ºC. Magnum size ideal for table display and storage, perfect with duck, veal, and mushrooms.