Quinta de Chocapalha is beautifully sited on the sunny hillsides of Portugal’s Lisboa region, north-east of Lisbon. The owners Paulo and Alice Tavares da Silva bought Quinta de Chocapalha in the eighties, totally convinced about its true potential as a source of great wine and immediately embarked on an investment…
Quinta de chocapalha Red
€21.00
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Deep colour of violet tonality |
| Nose | Rich perfume of mature black fruit, spices and floral notes |
| Palate | Soft tannins combined with good acidity and a long aftertaste |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 40% Touriga Nacional, 29% Tinta Roriz, 18%Castelao, 8% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Touriga Franca |
| Alcohol % | 14% |
| Style | |
| Estate/Producer | Casa Agricola das Mimosas,Lda |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisboa |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Vinification | The grapes, which were previously de-stemmed, went through a pre-fermenting maceration at low temperatures during 12 hours. Fermentation took place in lagares with successive pressings by robot and in stainless steel vats during 10 days, not exceeding 27ºC. The aging and malolactic fermentation occurred during 18 months in used French oak barriques. |
| Closure | Natural cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | |
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