Cortes de Cima Trincadeira 2004

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Vintage 2004
St. Peter baptized the very first and the very last day of Harvest with rain this year! The 5 weeks in between were warm days under bright blue skies and cool nights, perfect Alentejan harvest weather with optimal ripening conditions. In short, yields were lower, ripeness was very even, with healthy fruit, good acid levels, high color and alcohol levels. BUDBREAK took place in March with FLOWERING starting in early May. With the weather completely on our side, we were able to fine-tune the harvest just to our wishes. A single section of the vineyard, sometimes just sections of a single row, were selected each day for HARVESTING according to whether or not the grapes had reached the desired level of phenolic ripeness.
Vinification
Made exclusively from selected Trincadeira grapes hand picked at optimum maturity from chosen sites in our own vineyards. Fermented without stems under temperature control, frequent delestage, to enhance varietal fruit characters, and to provide tannin structure and balance.
Our Winemaker's comments
It shows subtle aromas of cherries and plums. The palate is soft and elegant underlined with fine, rounded tannins.   (Hide info)

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