2017 Pôpa Black Edition Red, Douro DOC
2017 Pôpa Black Edition Red, Douro DOC
Vegan - Practicing Organic
Sustainable- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Old Vines field blend. These blends are a representation of the Pôpa “top of the range” wines.
Vinification: Manual harvest, de-stemming and without crushing. This was made in lagar (granite stone through) with the traditional pisa-a-pé (foot stomp) process. Beginning of the alcoholic fermentation in lagar and the end in stainless steel. Part of the blend made post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel vats.
Aging: French oak barrels for 12-15 months
Tasting Notes: A novelty in the Douro; a clean aroma guided by notes of ripe fruits and spices, persistent palate with firm tannins involved by the fruit, good acidity, structure, balance and a personalized finish.