QUINTA DOS ABIBES RESERVE RED 2018

Classification D.O.C.

Region Bairrada

Grape varieties 50% Touriga Nacional e 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest year 2018

Alcohol 13%

Vinification Full destemming, soft and prolonged skin maceration, with alcoholic fermentation at 28ºC.

Ageing12 months ageing in French oak barrels, being 70% new and 30% of second use, followed by 6 months ageing in bottle.

Longevity 6 to 8 years

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NOTAS DE PROVA

Crystalline appearance.
Garnet color with slight violet nuances.
Intense fruity aroma, great presence of notes of red fruit (blueberries and raspberries) married with light toast and harmonized with a floral finish.
Fruity flavour, balanced and elegant tannins, well-married wood, evidencing the quality of the barrels.

MAIN DISTINCTIONS

Gold Medal / Berlin Wine Trophy 2024

Gold Medal / Portugal Wine Trophy 2023

17,5 points / Evasões #448 – October 27th, 2023 (portuguese magazine)

Gold Quality Seal (90 Points) / 4th Wine Competition Escanções de Portugal 2023

SUGESTÕES DE CONSUMO

Excellent to pair with wood oven roasted fish and meat dishes and pasta cheeses.