Herdade São Miguel Escolha dos Enologos Red Wine 2019
Overview
 |
This wine offers a deep ruby hue with violet hints, along with complex aromas of ripe red fruits, wild flowers, spices, vanilla and toasted notes. On the palate, it is well- balanced and round, with nice structure, smooth tannins, and a rich taste of fruits and spices. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The soil is clay and schist. Although the small production, 2019 was a year of excellence in Alentejo. The winter was cold with some rain. Spring and summer were mild and dry. During maturation cold and dry nights allowed for a perfect phenolic maturation level. The soil is clay and schist. The grapes are hand - harvested. Total destemming. Maceration before fermentation for 48 hours. Fermentation with controlled temperatures of 71.6 F – 78.8 F (22°C - 28°C) in open vats with automatic pigeurs. Malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels. The wine was aged in the 400L French oak barrels for 9 months.
Serving Hints
Ideal to serve with full-flavored and roasted red meats, game, and pork.
The soil is clay and schist. Although the small production, 2019 was a year of excellence in Alentejo. The winter was cold with some rain. Spring and summer were mild and dry. During maturation cold and dry nights allowed for a perfect phenolic maturation level. The soil is clay and schist. The grapes are hand - harvested. Total destemming. Maceration before fermentation for 48 hours. Fermentation with controlled temperatures of 71.6 F – 78.8 F (22°C - 28°C) in open vats with automatic pigeurs. Malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels. The wine was aged in the 400L French oak barrels for 9 months.
Serving Hints
Ideal to serve with full-flavored and roasted red meats, game, and pork.
Producer: Casa Relvas
Region: Alentejano
Country: Portugal
Wine Composition: 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Total Acidity: 5.9 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1 G/L
pH: 3.56
Region: Alentejano
Country: Portugal
Wine Composition: 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Total Acidity: 5.9 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1 G/L
pH: 3.56
Press Highlights
2019: 93 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 20212019: 91 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Mar 2022
2019: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate, May 2021
2018: 92 Pts - 'Best of Year Issue Buying Guide', Wine Enthsiast, Nov 2020
2016: 92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, May 2017
2015: 92 Pts - Wine Spectator, May 2017
2015: 92 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, May 2017
2014: 93 Pts - 'Cellar Selection', Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2016
Downloads
2019 Fact Sheet PDF2018 Fact Sheet PDF
2016 Fact Sheet PDF
Label Image FRONT
Label Image BACK
Press Highlights
2019 93Pts Wine Enthusiast Shelf Talker
2019 91Pts Wine & Spirits Shelf Talker
2019 90Pts Wine Advocate Shelf Talker
2018 92 Pts Top100 Shelf Talker
2019 91Pts Multi Point Sell Sheet
2018 92 Pts WE Top100 WithQuote Sell Sheet
Herdade de São Miguel Presentation
Herdade_Sao_Miguel_Sustainable-Alentejo Presentation