Quinta da Pellada Alfrocheiro 2016 Dão Tinto 75cl
Description
Quinta da Pellada Alfrocheiro 2016 is an exceptional single-varietal wine, produced by Álvaro Castro from old vines over 50 years old , planted at an altitude of 500 meters in the emblematic Quinta da Pellada , in the heart of Dão .
The Alfrocheiro variety, often unfairly forgotten, reveals its full potential here: intense color, fruity aromas, firm structure and lively acidity , in a red that combines depth with subtlety. The winemaking process fully respects the nature of the grape, with natural fermentation, minimal extraction and the absence of pumps , resulting in a pure, authentic and balanced wine.
Tasting Notes
👀 Color: Very intense and vivid.
👃 Aroma: Complex and expressive, with notes of plum, red fruits and subtle mineral touches .
👅 Palate: Elegant and structured, with velvety tannins, firm freshness and intense fruit flavors . It finishes long, subtle and with great balance.
Technical Specifications
- Region: Dão DOC
- Producer: Alvaro Castro – Pellada Farm
- Grape: 100% Alfrocheiro
- Vineyard: Old vines (55 years)
- Feet per hectare: 5000
- Altitude: 500 meters
- Soil: Granite with clay and sand lines
- Pruning Type: Guyot
- Harvest: Manual
- Harvest Date: End of September
- Fermentation: Manual, with indigenous yeasts and minimal extraction
- Alcohol Content: 13.8% vol.
- Total Acidity: 5.88 g/L (tartaric acid)
- pH: 3.76
- Total SO₂: 56 mg/L
Pairing and Serving Suggestions
🍖 It goes perfectly with roast lamb dishes, mushroom risottos, grilled meats and aged cheeses .
🌡 Serving Temperature: 16–18ºC
Why choose Quinta da Pellada Alfrocheiro 2016?
✔️ A rare and elegant wine, made with a little-explored native Portuguese grape variety
✔️ Produced with a philosophy of minimal intervention and old vines
✔️ Perfect for those looking for complexity, authenticity and freshness in a red
✔️ Signed by Álvaro Castro , a reference in national oenology
🔗 Buy Quinta da Pellada Alfrocheiro 2016 and discover the purest side of Dão! 🍷✨
