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Herdade do Mouchão 2016 Mouchão

The flagship wine for Mouchao, with roughly 80% Alicante Bouschet, and a revelation. The grape has been described as having “very few primary aromas, but with age amazing tertiary aromas and flavors,” and while the wine is far enough along that primary aromas would be a matter of the past, it is indeed chock full of expression. Dark, coffied, balsamic, yet energetic, it can take a day or two to really flower after opening, but right from the start justified its price tag. This is the current offering as, like our friends in Rioja, they want the wine to be ready to drink when they release it. Drink it now or save it forever, as the 1954 (for example) is said to be still as fresh as a daisy!

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code
PMO-MOU16
Country
Portugal
Region
Alentejo
Color/Style
Red
Destemming
Whole Cluster
Additional Fermentation Notes
8 days
Aging Vessel
Cask 100%
Aging Duration (months)
36
Filtered?
Yes
Fining Agents
None
Yeast Protocol
Spontaneous
Malolactic Conversion
Yes
Additonal Maturation Details:
Yes contact, no stirring
Added Sulfur
Yes, 64ppm
Varieties
Alicante Bouchet (85%) & Trincadeira (15%)
Residual Sugar
0.8
ABV
15
Acidity
6.4
Closure
Natural Cork
Annual Production
3800 (9L)
Primary Vineyard Name
Vinha dos Carapetos (Name of a indigenous plant that surrounds this particular vineyard)
Soil Types
Alluvial, Loam
Elevation (meters)
202
Vine Age
34
Farming Practices
Sustainable
Harvest Method
Hand-harvested
Other Vineyard Details
Northeast

Notes from the Producer: Dark ruby red. It shows a deep and complex aroma, ripe black fruits involved by spices and balsamic notes.
Lively and full bodied, the concentrated palate is balanced with vibrant acidity that support the ripe and juicy tannins. Very long finish that will backbone a good aging potential for years to come.
Lively and full bodied, the concentrated palate is balanced with vibrant acidity that support the ripe and juicy tannins. Very long finish that will backbone a good aging potential for years to come.

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