Herdade da Comporta Private Selection 2021 Setúbal Red Wine 75cl

Herdade da Comporta produces wines characterized by sandy soils, proximity to the Atlantic, and a precise winemaking approach designed to preserve freshness, varietal identity, and gastronomic profile.

🍇 Region: Setúbal Peninsula, Comporta

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Renata Madeira and Jorge Rosa Santos

🌱 Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Castelão and Touriga Nacional

🛠️ Winemaking: Winemaking in small-capacity lagares with controlled temperature and gravity-fed bleeding.

⏳ Aging: Aged in stainless steel and French oak barrels, followed by bottle aging.

🌿 Vineyards: Vineyards planted in sandy soils, with maritime influence and a coastal climate that favors balanced ripening.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 13.5%
pH: 3.51
Total acidity: 5.46 g/L
- Volatile acidity: 0.30 g/L
- Residual sugar: 0.6 g/L

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Garnet
Aroma: Dark chocolate and spices
- Palate: Fresh, smooth and elegant

⏳ Potential for Evolution: It can evolve elegantly underground, gaining greater aromatic complexity.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Ideal with roasted meats, light game dishes, and aged cheeses. Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.