Joao Barbosa & Filos Ninfa Tinto 2015

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Smooth & Silky
Country of Origin:	Portugal
Wine Region:	Tejo
Grape Varietal:	Alfrocheiro and Touriga Nacional
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
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Tasting Notes

Mediterranean climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean resulting in large diurnal temperature changes. Vineyards are planted on south facing, mineral rich chalky-clay soils with excellent drainage and exposure to sun. The resulting wines are naturally balanced, concentrated in flavour and fresh with good ageing potential.

The grapes are hand harvested when the ideal balance between maturation and freshness are achieved. The fruit is carefully transported to the winery in 12Kg boxes. Grape bunches are hand sorted and gravity fed into stainless steel tanks where maceration takes place for 4 days at controlled temperatures followed by 10 days of fermentation.

Taste: Intense dark fruit and herbaceous aromas typical of these native varieties and our vineyards. Medium bodied with fresh acidity, elegant structure, and savoury fruit that carries through to a bright, persistent, salty finish.

Cellaring Potential: 5 to 10 years.

Food Matching: Rare cuts of meat or vegetable stews, casseroles with a tomato base.

Critical Praise