Fragulho Red Reserve 2018
BRAND // Fragulho
WINE // Red
REGION // Portugal, Douro
CLASSIFICATION // DOC | Reserve
GRAPE VARIETIES // Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca
CROP YEAR // 2018
VINIFICATION
The grapes from our vineyards are harvested by hand and transported in small boxes for our winery. We begin the process with a stemming, crushing and packaging in the wine press. The soaking step is carried out with mechanical and temperature control. Fermentation takes place at 25 ° C for 6 days and then pressing. Stage in barrels for 12 months and then bottled.
OENOLOGY
José Morais | Daniel Costa
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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Alcohol Percentage // 15%
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pH // 3,63
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Total Acidity // 5,5 g/l (tartatic acid)
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Total Sugars // 0,77g/l
TASTING NOTES
Intense red color. Complex aroma full of character with notes of wild berries, cocoa and toast. Elegant mouth with delicate tannins, well structured with very long and engaging end body.
IDEAL CONSUMPTION TEMPERATURE
To be served between 16ºC and 18ºC.
GASTRONOMY
Ideal in the company of poultry dishes, red meat and cheese board.
