Sao Miguel Do Sul

SAO MIGUEL DO SUL  VINO REGIONAL ALENTEJANO 2018 - RED WINE - 750ML Winemaker Notes2017 was the third year of drought in the Alentejo. The winter was very dry and cold. Spring was dry, and the temperature was mild. Summer was very dry but not so warm – and the nights were cold. The grapes were ripe very early. The grapes for this wine were harvested during the night for ideal ripeness. After total de-stemming, the grapes underwent an extremely cold soaking, followed by maceration before fermentation during 48H. The grapes are vacuum pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 21 - 25 C. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel vats with French oak staves. Ageing 10 % in 400 L French oak barrels.Serving HintsThis wine pairs well with Mediterranean food, pasta dishes, lamb, poultry and assorted soft cheeses. PRODUCER: Herdade São MiguelCOUNTRY: PortugalREGION: Redondo - AlentejoGRAPE VARIETY: 50 % Aragonez, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 15% Trincade