Quinta do Quetzal 'Guadalupe' Tinto 2016

Vidigueria, Alentejo, Portugal

Quinta do Quetzal is set in the heart of the Alentejo region on the rich slopes of Vidigueira, close to the oldest known Roman winery in Portugal and Spain. The grapes grow on soil rich in Schist, the local mineral stone. While the area around Quinta do Quetzal is generally sunny and warm, its positioning on the foothills of the Serra do Mendro allows cooler air in from the Atlantic ocean. These conditions lead to big variations in temperature, giving the grapes the heat to ripen and the cooling breezes to recover.

Tasting Notes:

This wine has an intense flavor of red fruits, primarily dried raspberries and cherries. The palate is well integrated, velvety, full bodied and smooth.

Pair it with:

This wine is great match for Italian cuisine and grilled or roasted red meats.

Grape Varieties:

40% Syrah, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Aragonês

Aging:

French and American oak for 12 months

Soil:

Schist

Winemakers:

Rui Reguinga and José Portela

Alcohol:

14.5%