Quinta Da Bacalhôa Tinto

Description

Quinta da Bacalhôa With vineyard records dating back to the 15th century, Quinta da Bacalhôa has a long winemaking tradition. In 1974, the world’s most famous French red varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – were planted, giving rise in the 1979 harvest to the first Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot produced in Portugal. Since then, the terroir of Quinta da Bacalhôa has allowed the creation of an elegant wine, with great aging potential, that has become a true classic among Portuguese wines. The vineyard benefits from an ideal terroir for producing exceptional wines: sandy‑loam soils that are well drained and a mild climate influenced by the Atlantic. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties thrive under these natural conditions, permitting slow and balanced ripening. After controlled‑temperature fermentation, the wines undergo a period of “cuvaison” – post‑fermentation skin maceration – for two weeks, intensifying colour and structure extraction. Stage: 13 months in new French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 6 months of bottle ageing. It pairs perfectly with red meats and game, enhancing the flavours with its structure and elegance. **Awards** - Gold – Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards (2018) - Good Choice – Grand Selections – VINHO (2018) - 89 points – Robert Parker - 94 points – Wine Enthusiast (2017) - Gold, Excellent (4 stars) – Selection Das Genussmagazin (2017) - Best Wines of 2017 in the Setúbal Peninsula Category – Grand Selections - Commended Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards (2015) - Commended Medal – International Wine Challenge (2015); Gold – Península de Setúbal Wine Competition (2015) - Bronze – International Wine & Spirits Competition (2015) **Allergen Information** Contains sulfites. SKU: 100388

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Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal

Azeitão Península de Setúbal Restaurant Wine Shop