Quinta De Saes Tinto

Description

Quinta de Saes Made from 70 % old vines (mixed varieties) and 30 % Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro, this wine reveals a very fine yet complex aromatic profile. Highlights include notes of moss and pine, combined with high‑quality forest fruit. It is a red wine that stands out for its great balance, with smooth tannins, remarkable lightness and a very appealing freshness. Vines and Terroir The vines, about 45 years old, are planted at 500 m altitude on granite soils with veins of sand and clay, with an approximate density of 5 000 vines per hectare. Pruning system: Guyot. Vinification and Stage 70 % old vines (field blend). 30 % Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro. The 2019 vintage had temperatures close to the 20‑year average, while precipitation remained below that average. During summer, the lower temperatures during the pruning‑maturation period favored a slow, steady and homogeneous maturation, creating ideal conditions for high‑quality grapes. Harvest was carried out in two passes, with rigorous selection in the vineyard. After a second selection in the cellar, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts took place in temperature‑controlled stainless‑steel vats. The wine aged for 24 months in second‑year Allier oak barrels. Physical‑Chemical Characteristics Total acidity: 5.82 g/dm³ (tartaric acid) pH: 3.70 Free SO₂ at bottling: 28 mg/dm³ Total SO₂ at bottling: 58 mg/dm³ Allergen Information Contains sulfites. SKU: 104324