Alcohol: 14%
Winery: João Portugal Ramos
Grapes: Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Carbenet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet
Region: Alentejo
Winemaking/Vinification: Part of the harvest is foot trodden in marble lagares and the remainder fermented in wooden vats with temperature control, followed by long maceration.
Ageing: 9 months in american and french oak barrels.
Aroma: Aroma suggesting very ripe black fruits blending beautifully with spiciness imparted by barrels.
Tasting Notes: Intense garnet color. Elegant and full bodied with soft tannins. A big powerful and full wine.
Food pairing: Ideal for game dishes, game birds such as pheasant, quail & partridge, roasted or grilled meat, cheese and delicacies (foie gras, pâté, prosciutto).