Casa do Lago

Country: Portugal
Region: Ribatejo
Winemaker: José Neiva
Grape Varieties: Trincadeira 50% Castel?o 50%

Fermentation method:

Classic method of fermentation with selected extraction enzymes and compatible active dry yeasts. Fermentation temperature of 30C for the first 2/3 and afterwards at 20C. Fermentation lasted 15 days with 3 remontage daily. This is followed by a post-fermentation maceration period of about 30 days.

Winemaker tasting notes:

Full of character yet extremely smooth, it has a delicious flavour of ripe berry fruits complemented by oak spice.