Trinca Bolotas 2021

Vinified from selected batches of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Aragonez grapes. After destemming and soft-crushing, pre-fermentative maceration took place for 3-4 days to add further complexity. The wine fermented at 26ºC with gentle pumping-over to preserve the fruit and extract the smooth tannins that provide vital balance.

The winter of 2021 was cold and wet, which led to good water reserves in the soil. Spring saw little rainfall and no plant protection measures were called for. The start of summer was very fresh; high temperatures only recorded during the first fortnight in August. It was an ideal year, in terms of balanced growth on the vine: good phenolic maturation and acidity preservation combining to produce grapes of very high quality.

Intense ruby colour. This wine has an aroma of vibrant red fruit with floral notes, courtesy of the Touriga Nacional grape variety. On the palate, it is incredibly balanced with very smooth tannins and a refreshing acidity. An extremely gastronomic wine with a long finish.

With its smooth tannins and enormous balance, this wine pairs wonderfully with light dishes, such as poultry and pasta, as well as with sausages, ham and more sophisticated meat dishes.