Casa da Tojeira

Reserva Tinto 2020

Note: this wine is a red vinho verde!

Glass Bordeaux glass

Grapes Vinhão (80%), amaral (15%) & touriga nacional (5%)

Flavors Vanilla, chocolate, red fruit and berries

Serve 14 - 16 degrees Celsius

Appellation Cabeceiras do Basto, Minho, Portugal

Food Game and grilled meat dishes

Alcohol 12.50%

Winemaker Nuno Grasso

Background Casa da Tojeira is a beautiful 17th-century country house, located in the breathtaking Peneda-Gerês National Park. Since its establishment, grape cultivation has been practiced for the production of delicious wines. Today, Casa da Tojeira focuses on the production of exclusive Vinho Verdes, including a delightful barrel-aged white vinho verde and enticing red varieties. The house also serves as a picturesque event venue and boutique hotel.

Vineyards Conventional vineyards located in the interior of Portugal at an altitude of 250 - 350 meters above sea level. The vineyards have a soil of schist and clay.

Vinification The grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed, followed by a gentle pressing. The must is then inoculated with selected yeasts. Fermentation lasts 15 to 20 days and takes place at a controlled temperature of 22 to 25 degrees Celsius. Afterwards, the wine matures for eight months in American oak barrels.

Filtering Plate filter

Residual sugar 0.90 grams per liter

Acidity 6.80 grams per liter

PH value 3.51