Quinta do Monte Travesso Reserva Red

After careful harvesting of the grapes in small-capacity boxes, the grapes are completely destemmed, followed by extended fermentation (part in vats, part in barrels of small capacity) with temperature control.

Designation: DOC – Douro

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional; Touriga Franca; Sousão

Production Characteristics:

• Cima Corgo
• Schist soil
  
• 450m altitude;
• Average vine age: 25 years; 80 years

Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels of 300 liters

Filtration: Unfiltered wine.

Physical-Chemical Analysis:

• Alcohol: 14%
• Total Acidity: 5.1g/dm³
• pH: 3.67

Production: 3350 bottles of 750ml

Tasting Notes:

• Visual Examination: Clear, deep ruby color
• Olfactory Examination: Very complex, notes of red fruit, compote, and chocolate
• Taste Examination: Freshness, good mouth volume and intense tannins with substantial structure. Long and intense finish.