Herdade da Rocha Red 2022
- Syrah, Touriga Nacional, and Alicante Bouschet
HERDADE DA ROCHA RED 2022
Grape Varieties 40% Syrah, 40% Touriga Nacional, 20% Alicante Bouschet
Harvest 2022
Alcohol by volume 14%
Appellation IG Alentejano
Tasting notes
Garnet colour, with aromas of dried plum, wild berries, subtle floral notes, spices, and toast. On the palate, it is smooth, fresh, and well-balanced, with a long and pleasant finish.
Food Pairing
Oven-roasted kid with baby potatoes and rosemary, roasted pork loin with Port wine and herb reduction, seared tuna with a spiced crust and sweet potato purée, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, Serpa PDO cheese.
Vinification
Destemming and crushing, fermentation in stainless steel vats at 24ºc. for 6 to 7 days. Post fermentative maceration that can take up to 2 months.
Vineyards
Vineyards planted in crato a small town in the sub-region of Portalegre near the São Mamede Mountain.
Aging Aged for 9 months in 2nd and 3rd year French oak barrels.
Winemaker Sandra Chaves and Paulo Laureano
TECHNICAL SHEETS
Contains sulfites.