Beyra Tinta Roriz Vinha da Santa Maria 2017

Intense and impacting aroma of great complexity, resulting from excellent maturation and low productivity, combined with the maximum expression of the purity of a fermentation with indigenous yeasts, alcoholic fermentation in cement vats, malolactic fermentation in used barrels and aging in high quality barrels.

Purity and elegance, perfect balance between black fruits, licorice and
discrete spicy notes in harmony with soft barrel aromas.

Very fresh, firm and broad in the mouth, with firm and voluminous tannins. It allows to foresee a great longevity in bottle, being able to be enjoyed now.

Very limited production and only produced in years of exceptional quality.

VARIETIES
100% Tinta Roriz [Tempranillo].

SOURCE
100% Tinta Roriz grapes from the Santa Maria vineyard in
Vermiosa parish, in the heart of the Douro Natural Park
International, rainfed viticulture.
Limestone clay soil at an average altitude of 825 meters.

VINIFICATION
Hand-picked grapes, reception with partial destemming and
crushing immediately. Natural fermentation with yeast
indigenous people in cement tanks without temperature control ,,
followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels.

INTERNSHIP
Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels (50%) and
American (50%).

BOTTLING
March 2019 unfiltered, so you can submit
bottle precipitation over aging.