Portada Winemaker's Selection (75cl, 12.5%)

A red blend from the Lisboa region of Portugal, produced by DFJ Vinhos. It blends seven grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Castelão, Pinot Noir and Touriga Nacional. Grapes are destemmed and given pre-fermentative skin contact before fermentation in stainless steel vats, beginning at 30°C and gradually lowered to 20°C during the final third. After fermentation, the cap is plunged for 30 days, with gentle tannin extraction, malolactic fermentation and natural stabilisation occurring together. The nose opens with ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry, with subtle floral hints and a gentle undercurrent of dark plum and berry. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward, with ripe berries, warm spice, light tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and intense for its weight, with lingering berry fruit and a subtle earthy quality.