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Terra d'Alter 2023 Expressao Tinto
Unexpectedly lively for such a “southern” wine, the peppery spice of Peter’s beloved Syrah beautifully perking up the juiciness of the two indigenous grapes. Better wine cannot be found at this price! Expressão is the new name given to the estate’s “basic” wines.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PTD-EXT23 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Alentejo |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Cool ferment at 25 degrees C.
Run downs
Fermentation duration: 5 days |
Aging Vessel | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 3 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 100 mg/L |
Varieties | 40% Aragonez, 30% Syrah, 30% Alicante Bouschet |
Residual Sugar | 1 |
ABV | 14 |
Acidity | 5 |
pH | 3.75 |
Closure | Screw-top |
Annual Production | 30000 bottles |
Primary Vineyard Name | Boavista, Monte Barrão & Antas |
Soil Types | Calcareous, Granite, Gravel |
Elevation (meters) | 300 |
Vine Age | 20 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 65 |
Farming Practices | Certified Sustainable |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Additional Harvest Notes | Nightime picking |
Notes from the Producer: undefined
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