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Herdade do Mouchão 2018 Dom Rafael Tinto (Alentejo)
There is a seriousness one sees in all their reds, a refusal to opt for the simple and fruity, that comes out even in this entry level offering. Dark, ripe, and a little brooding, with a firm texture of fine grained tannins that provide presence and freshness, this foot trodden wine brings complexity without heaviness.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PMO-DRT18 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Alentejo |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Castelão |
ABV | 14 |
Residual Sugar | 1.38 |
Acidity | 6.36 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | foot trodden on open stone lagares |
Pumpover/Punchdown | foot trodden 3-4 times per day |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Destemming | 8 days |
Aging Method | Cask 50%, Used Barrique 30%, New Barrique 20% |
Aging Duration (months) | 24 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | Yes |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 83 ppm |
Vineyard Name | Vinha da Dourada, Vinha da Barragem & Vinha do Mouchão Velho |
Soil Type | Alluvial, Loam |
Elevation (meters) | 215 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northeast |
Vine Age | 24 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 30 |
Picking | Hand-Harvested |
Annual Production | 4200 x9L |
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