This fortified wine has been produced in Mouchão since the winery was built in 1901. The best grapes from Alicante Bouschet were harvested by hand and trodden by foot in traditional stone presses. The grapes are gently macerated until the fermentation process begins in order to develop a round, subtle and soft mouthfeel. After 120 years, this fortified dessert wine continues to be essential in the homes of Alentejo families at Christmas time. Sold and consumed young, mainly at the beginning of December of the same year of production. Nowadays its popularity is growing outside the festive season and is served in restaurants, very cold after meals. A very traditional and forming part of the tradition of the Northeast Alentejo.
Mouchão Vinho licoroso 2011 DOC
€40.00
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Dark and Intense Ruby |
| Nose | Fortified wine with strong aromas of plums, jams, and spices, deep and elegant. In the mouth |
| Palate | Quite complex , full rich,intense and spicy |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Alicante bouschet and hint of Aragonez |
| Alcohol % | 20% |
| Style | Complex and full of spices fortified type of wine |
| Estate/Producer | Vinhos cavaca dourada SA |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Vinification | A limited amount of “grape juice” is drained from the press and neutral wine brandy is then added, stopping the fermentation, and ensuring the desired sugar level as well as an alcoholic volume of around 20%. it ages in 1000 litre Portuguese oak barrels for at least 4 years |
| Closure | Natural cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Great ageing potential |
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