Herdade Das Servas Reserva Magnum Tinto

Description

Herdade Das Servas Reserva Tinto Magnum is a red wine from Alentejo, Portugal, produced by Herdade das Servas. The winemaking is overseen by Luís Serrano Mira and Ricardo Constantino. It is a blend of the grape varieties Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alfrocheiro and Aragonez. Vintage 2018. Winemaking of Herdade das Servas Reserva Tinto: The grapes are hand-sorted on a sorting table, destemmed, followed by pre-fermentative maceration. Fermentation takes place in a lagar and temperature-controlled stainless steel vat. Ageing: After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in first- and second-year French and American oak barrels. After bottling, it rested in bottle for 10 months in our cellar. To preserve all its qualities, this wine has not been stabilised and may naturally form a deposit. It shows a deep cherry-red colour. On the nose, plum, fig, cedar, chocolate, pepper and smoky notes. Complex, structured and full-bodied, with oak barrel toasting, balanced tannins and a long finish. It pairs well with red meats, game, strong cheeses and cured sausages. Serve at 16–18 °C. At 15.5% vol., it is presented in a 1.5 L bottle. To get the most out of this red, open the bottle a few minutes before serving and pour it into a wide-bowled glass, which lets the aromas breathe. For younger, more concentrated wines, a brief decanting helps soften the tannins. Store the bottle on its side, in a cool, dark place without temperature variations. Once opened, reseal it and keep it in the refrigerator to preserve the aromas.

Vintage

2018

Food pairing

Red meat, game, cheese