Freeman Tempranillo Altura Vineyard 2021
Pato & Wouters Post Quercus Baga Tinto 2023
$73.00 inc. GST
100% Baga – Chalky clay mid-slopes with eastern orientation to the sun and a very intense Atlantic influence (only 15 km from the ocean). For this wine the grapes come from different small plots of Pato’s oldest vineyards (80 –130 years). These 3 centenary vineyards were purchased already some years ago and are fully converted to biodynamics.
The bunches are handpicked and hand-selected from the centenary vineyards in Bairrada (3 to 4 bunches/vine). Partly de-stemmed, fermented in open oak lagares with some extraction (pigeage). After the fermentation the wine is aged in 500 –600 used pipes and tonel (big cask) for 18 months. Prior to release, the wine further aged in bottle for 2 months.
Bright intense dark cherry red colour with a ruby rim and great viscosity. The aromas are very pure dominated by violets, strawberries and subtle smokiness, a bit of spice when the wine is young. After 5 to 7 years, the aromas get more complex, extremely energetic and with good concentration. The wine is almost generous with an intense structure and richness in harmony with the fine and noble tannins. It is neither too rough nor too heavy, the body has an extremely silky texture and the acidity brings energy and liveliness. The aftertaste is a pure delight.
