Quinta de Chocapalha Castelao 2017

Description

Intense red colour. Very fruity; notes of redcurrant, strawberry and plum. An elegant and charming wine with amazing, sweet and silky tannins. The aftertaste is long and very fresh.

The grapes, which were previously de-stemmed, went through a pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures for 12 hours. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks during 10 days, not exceeding 25¼C. The aging and malolactic fermentation occurred 50% during 15 months in used French oak barriques.

'Chocapalha wines reflect our passion for the Quinta's unique terroir and the careful work we carry out in the vines and in the cellar. This combination translates into fresh, balanced and elegant wines, with excellent aging potential. We like to receive well, and above all, we share the love for Lisbon and its region.'