Casa Ferreirinha Callabriga Red 2017

Winemaking:
The hand-picked grapes, chosen from the plots with the best maturation balance, were vinified at Quinta da Leda winery. After total removal and soft crushing, they were taken to stainless steel tanks and / or presses operated by robots, where fermentation took place with prolonged maceration and pumping at controlled temperatures. There was a long post-fermentative maceration, in order to obtain the best aromatic extraction, which allowed the transfer of quality components from the skin of the grape to the wine. Callabriga was taken to Vila Nova de Gaia between October and December, and its maturation lasted for about a year in used oak barrels, French (90%) and American (10%). The final blend was prepared from a qualitative selection, carried out after several tastings, which made it possible to choose the best wines, by barrel and grape variety. The final blend was lightly filtered before bottling.

Varieties:
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz

Test results:
It has a deep ruby ​​tone. It has an intense and complex bouquet, with predominance of ripe red fruits (currant and strawberry), black fruits (plum) and floral notes of rock-rose. Spicy aromas (pepper and curry) are also present, due to the maturation of the oak. The oak notes of excellent quality are very well integrated. In the mouth it presents a thin body, good quality tannins, a well integrated acidity, a strong presence of red fruits and hot and spicy notes. It has a long and complex finish.

Store and serve advice:
Over time, a deposit may develop. The bottle must be kept horizontal, in a dry and cool place. To reach its full potential, this wine must be opened 1-2 hours before serving. Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.

Pairing with food:
Ideal with red meat, large game and intense cheeses. Rich and tasty, it always goes very well with rump and asparagus.

Reviews and awards:
. 17.5 points Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 17 points Revista de Vinhos;
. Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014 (2011);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (2010);
. Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 (2010);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (2010);
. Recommended International Wine Challenge 2013 (2010);
. Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2013 (2010);
. Gold Medal Vinalies Internationales 2013 (2010);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 (2009);
. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 (2009);
. Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2012 (2009);
. Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2012 (2009);
. Silver Medal Vinalies Internationales 2012 (2009);
. Silver Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011 (2008);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (2008);
. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 (2008);
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2011 (2008).