Quinta da Pacheca Vale Abraão Magnum 2016 Douro Red Wine 1.5L
Description
Pacheca Vale Abraao Magnum Douro Tinto is a single-plot red wine, combining Touriga Francesa and Touriga Nacional grapes, with prolonged aging in wood.
🍇 Region: Douro, Portugal
👨🔬 Winemaker: Maria de Serpa Pimentel and João Silva e Sousa
🌱 Grapes: Touriga Francesa (60%), Touriga Nacional (40%).
🛠️ Winemaking: Crushing and destemming; fermentation in granite lagares, foot treading for 3 hours on the first day and periodic pump-overs.
⏳ Aged: 18 months in 7000 L vats and 300 L French oak barrels.
🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 14%
- pH: 3.77
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L
- Residual Sugar: <0.1 g/L
👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Young ruby.
Aroma: Red and black fruit, well-integrated wood and spices.
- Palate: Intense, rich, fresh; silky tannins; long and persistent finish.
🍽️ Menu: Intense meats (grilled, roasted, stewed), game and lamb; strong cheeses.
