Carlos Lucas created Magnum Vinhos in 2012 so still a relatively new winery based in the Dão region of Portugal. Ribeiro Santo was an ancient property of the local priest, surrounded by a stream where water flows all year round, so it was named “Quinta do Ribeiro Santo”, which means “Holly River Estate”. The vineyard is planted with the local varieties, such as Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinto Cão and Encruzado, which were planted in poor ground granite, with large rocky outcrops, which overlooks the Serra da Estrela. Ribeiro Santo Reserva is a red wine of extreme elegance. Of an intensely aromatic character, it highlights wild fruit aromas seasoned with balsamic notes and nuances of vanilla. It presents juicy tannins and great acidity. The wine has plenty of weight but without being too over blown. Try this with suckling pig, roast beef, mushrooms and soft cheeses.
Ribeiro Santo Reserva
€19.00
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Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Bright red-violet color |
| Nose | Blueberry, red plum and a hint of spice on the nose |
| Palate | Wild fruit aromas seasoned with balsamic notes and nuances of vanilla. It presents juicy tannins and great acidity. |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz(Tempranillo) |
| Alcohol % | 13.5% |
| Style | Fresh medium bodied red |
| Estate/Producer | Quinta do Ribeiro Santo by Carlos Lucas |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Dão |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Vinification | Harvest by hand. Total destemming. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with long maceration and soft reassembly to extract a good color and aroma. The wine is thentransferred to French oak barrels, previously used to ferment white wines, where it stayed 12 months prior to being bottled.Natural decanting in stainless steel vats and a thin filtration before bottling |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Ready to Drink with some ageing potential up to 10 yrs |
