Lua Cheia Em Vinhas Velhas
75 cl
/
13.5% Vol
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A full-bodied and concentrated Douro blend, yet still fresh with round tannins. The expressive, aromatic nose follows through on the palate with notes of blueberries and blackberries. Without a doubt one of the best value-for-money wines in our selection
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Lua Cheia Em Vinhas Velhas
€14.75
Ex Tax: €11.99
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Very aromatic with notes of blueberries and blackberries
Palate
Full bodied and concentrated, yet still very fresh with ripe and round tannins. As on the nose, very aromatic palate with the same notes of blueberries and blackberries.
Colour
Deep Garnet
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% 'Vinhas Velhas'
Alcohol %
13.5%
Style
Dry, Full Bodied
Estate/Producer
Lua Cheia em Vinhos Velhas
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Douro
Vintage
2019
Making Techniques
12 hours pre-fermentation maceration at 34ºC to increase enzyme function; pre-selected yeast; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures (22-24ºC); light 'remontage' (pumping over).
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink from 2018
Awards and/or Press Quotes
2014
16/20 from Revista de Vinhos (Portuguese wine magazine)
International Wine & Spirit Competition
Bronze Medal
International Wine Challenge
Commended in 2015, received bronze medal in 2016
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points. ‘Getting past the heavy bottle, you find a structured and firm wine that has ageing potential. Dark and firm, with rich black-plum flavour and a concentrated texture, the wine is developing into a ripe, impressive wine. The mineral edge will integrate well over the next year.’
FAQs
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