The Appellation:
Obidos DOC, Lisboa, Portugal

The Grape:
Castelão, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional

Grapes are completely destemmed and slightly crushed, then transferred to steel vats.  Fermentation under controlled temperature of 25-27 C) during 1 5 days

The Wine:
Red brewed fruits with chocolate notes stemming from the ageing in wood.

Very smooth and spicy. Intense and persistent finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 6 g/L tartaric acid
pH: 3.51
Sugar: <2.0 g/L

Pairing Ideas:
Quality wine which goes very well with meat, cooked vegetables and pastas. Its slight acidity enhances its freshness, which provides a pleasant combination with fish meals any time of the year. Should be served between 16º and 18ºC

The Format:
Bottle, 750ml – cork closure.

The Winery:
Since 1928, Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal has been engaged in the viticulture of three estates in the Demarcated Region of Óbidos that make up 100 ha of vineyards: Quinta do Sanguinhal, Quinta das Cerejeiras and Quinta de S. Francisco.

The names of these Quintas represent the most prestigious DOC wines produced by this family business, where today there is a cohesive team, formed by the new generation of the Pereira da Fonseca family. We are committed to modernizing, innovating and above all, to meet the standards of the most demanding consumer.

“Our mission is to produce wines, fortified wines and spirits, which celebrate and sustain the uniqueness of Portugal, always contributing to a better future, especially in the region where we operate.”

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