Casal Santa Maria Ramisco DOC Colares Lisboa Red Wine 50cl

Produced from pre-phylloxera vines in Colares, this wine reveals the rare and Atlantic identity of one of Portugal's most unique origins.

🍇 Region: Lisbon

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Jorge Rosa Santos and Antônio Figueiredo

🌱 Varieties: Ramisco

🛠️ Winemaking: Hand-harvested at the end of October, natural fermentation, 2 weeks of post-fermentation maceration, aged for 6 years in Brazilian mahogany barrels, followed by 2 years in French oak barrels and another year in bottle before release.

⏳ Aging: Long aging process in wood and bottle before commercialization.

🌿 Vineyards: Pre-phylloxera vineyards from the 19th century, on sandy dunes overlooking the Atlantic, with ungrafted vines deeply rooted in the clay.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 12%
Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
- pH: 3.7
- Residual sugars: <0.6 g/l

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: An evolved ruby ​​color, with depth and elegance.
Aroma: Exotic wood, spices, complex organic matter, mushrooms, cedar resin, and a pronounced Atlantic component.
- Palate: Smooth and velvety, with notes of iodine, mushrooms, firm but elegant tannins, crisp acidity and a persistent finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: Excellent guarding potential, with positive evolution for many years.

🍽️ Serving temperature: Serve between 16 and 18ºC. Ideal for game dishes, intensely flavored meats, and special occasions.