Description
On the nose, it shows great intensity expressed in black fruits, surrounded by a creamy, very long and persistent wood toast. Goes very well with game dishes and strong cheeses.
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Quetzal Reserva Red
25.45 €
Our excellent red Reserva is produced with the best grapes from the Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira grape varieties. The grapes are grown in the perfect microclimate, hand-picked in the best plots and crushed by purely natural processes. They are processed by gravity in our modern cellar. They ferment in wooden tanks and mature for at least 20 months in French oak barrels, giving rise to silky tannins marked by black fruits.
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- Additional information
- Vinification
- Cellaring Potential
- Tasting Note
- Pairing Suggestions
- Analytical Data
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Additional information
| Region | Alentejo |
|---|---|
| Designation | D.O.C. Alentejo |
| Varieties | 15% Trincadeira, 35% Alicante Bouschet, 50% Syrah |
| Soil | Sloping slate soils on the highest points from the Estate. Low productive soils with medium/low production potencial. |
| Climate | Mediterranean with some continental influence. Cold winters with rain concentrated between October and February (average annual precipitaion of about 700mm/year) and very hot and dry summers. |
| Drinking Temperature | 18ºC |
| Capacity | 750ml |
| Winemakers | José Portela, Rui Reguinga |
Vinification
The grapes were harvested into small boxes, immediately transported to the winery and cooled to a temperature of 15ºC. Then they were de-stemmed and lightly crushed into a French oak vat. Fermentation took place for 8 days, at 26ºC temperature, with 4 or 5 pumping over daily for 15 minutes each. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine was placed in 225lts French oak barrels where it aged for 20 months. It then aged for 8 months in bottle.
Cellaring Potential
Consume immediately or store for up to 5 years in a cool, dark place. Open at least 1 hour before consumption, or if possible, decant the wine and serve it with 12ºC.
Tasting Note
On the nose, it shows great intensity expressed in black fruits, surrounded by a creamy, very long and persistent wood toast.
Pairing Suggestions
Goes very well with game dishes and strong cheeses.
Analytical Data
Alcohol content: 15,0% Vol.
Total acidity (in tartaric acid) 6,2 g/L
pH: 3,63
Residual sugars: 3,0 g/L
Awards
QUETZAL RESERVA RED 2012
- CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2016 – GOLD MEDAL
QUETZAL RESERVA RED 2011
- VINALIES INTERNATIONALES 2015 – GOLD MEDAL
- ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE 2015 – 95 POINTS
- CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2015 – SILVER MEDAL
- III CONCURSO MELHORES VINHOS DO ALENTEJO 2015
- REVISTA VINHOS 2015 – PRESS CHOICE PRIZE
QUETZAL RESERVA RED 2010
- WINE CHALLENGE 2014 – GOLD MEDAL
- MUNDUS VINI 2014 – SILVER MEDAL
QUETZAL RESERVA RED 2009
- WINE MASTERS CHALLENGE 2013 – SILVER MEDAL
- CONCURSO VINHOS DE PORTUGAL 2013 – BRONZE MEDAL
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