Quinta Do Paral Tinto

Description

Quinta do Paral Vinho Reserva, an international‑profile wine with excellent ageing potential. **Designation** Alentejo Regional Wine **Region** Vidigueira, Alentejo, Portugal **Viticulture** The grapes come from a 30‑hectare vineyard planted on granitic and xistoso soils with a sandy‑loamy texture. The vines are trained in a single‑cordon system, yielding an average of 6 tonnes per hectare. **Harvest** Manual. **Vinification** Alicante Bouschet (40 %), Cabernet Sauvignon (40 %), Malbec (10 %) and Marselan (10 %). After meticulous hand‑selection, the grapes were destemmed and fermented in tanks with mechanical crushing for 12 days at controlled temperatures between 24 °C and 28 °C. **Maturation** The wine matured for 24 months in French oak barrels (70 %) and American oak (30 %). Bottling took place in October 2024. **Technical Information** Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L Volatile Acidity: 0.63 g/L Total Sugars: <0.3 g/L pH: 3.47 The Red Reserva is characterised by the harmony between dark fruit and pepper notes, and its palate shines when paired with traditional dishes such as pork açaúda or roasted small ribs. **Awards** 18/20 – Grandes Escolhas 2026