Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR - Casa Ermelinda Freitas

Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR - Casa Ermelinda FreitasIn the glass, the Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR from Casa Ermelinda Freitas shows a dense purple color. At the edges, this Portuguese red also shows a transition to garnet red. If one gives it some air in the wine glass by swirling, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. This Portuguese cuvée shows in the glass wonderfully distinguished and complex notes of black currants, sour cherries and blackberries. These are joined by hints of . The Casa Ermelinda Freitas Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR presents itself to the wine connoisseur wonderfully dry. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine top wine range. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR flatters with a pleasing mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness. In the finish, this mature red wine from the Península de Setúbal wine region finally inspires with considerable length. There are again hints of black currant and blackberry. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone and clay dominated soils are added. Vinification of the Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR from Casa Ermelinda Freitas The powerful Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR from Portugal is a blend pressed from the grape varieties Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira Preta. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in the Península de Setúbal. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of clay and limestone. Of course, the Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR is also determined by more than just the Península de Setúbal VR soil. This Portuguese can be described as an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, presenting itself as exceptionally distinguished and complex. After the grape harvest, the grapes immediately enter the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. After the completion of fermentation, the powerful Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR is aged for 36 months in oak barrels. The aging in wooden barrels is followed by a considerable aging in bottle, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food recommendation for the Dona Ermelinda Grande Reserva Setúbal VR from Casa Ermelinda Freitas Experience this red wine from Portugal best tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to braised chicken in red wine, Thai cucumber salad or lemon chili chicken with bulgur.