J. Rosas Touriga Chã Magnum 2020 Douro Red Wine 1.5L

A signature wine from Quinta da Touriga-Chã , in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Douro Superior (DOC Douro). A meticulously crafted wine, with carefully selected grapes and precise aging in stainless steel and barrels to preserve its elegance and character.

🍇 Region: Chã, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Upper Douro

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: João Brito e Cunha (consultant), José Luís (resident)

🌱 Grapes: 87% Touriga Nacional 13% Touriga Franca

🛠️ Winemaking: Grapes harvested between September 22nd and 23rd (in small boxes of approximately 20kg), with perfect phenolic ripeness. Fermentation carried out in small stainless steel vats with controlled temperature.

⏳ Aged: 15 months in new 225-liter French oak barrels (cooperages: Seguin Moreau and Taransaud). 65% new wood and 35% second-year wood.

🧪 Analysis:
- Alcohol content: 14.0% Vol. (20ºC)
- Total acidity: 5.1 g/dm3 (Tartaric acid)
pH: 3.68

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Aroma: Fine and very complex aromas. Fruity character, with floral notes predominating and later evolving into spices, resulting from aging in wood.
- Palate: On the palate, it shows balance, with good fruit and harmony. Its excellent tannins give it a very silky feel. Excellent balance between acidity, fruit and concentration that will certainly contribute to long aging, so the wine could benefit from several years of bottle aging.
Aftertaste: Refined, elegant, with a long and persistent finish.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Pairs well with red meats, game, or traditional Portuguese cured meats. It benefits from being served at 18ºC after decanting.