Tasting Notes

This wine has concentrated dark ruby colour and has aromas of spices and fruits in good harmony where the red prunes prevail. Nice complexity on the mouth and fully blended and soft tannins. Elegant and with a long finish.

Region / Vineyards

The Herdade Penedo Gordo is located in Borba, northern Alentejo Region. This estate is conveniently situated in one of the best “terroirs” of the Alentejo. In this region the summers are very hot, easily reaching temperatures of 40ºC. As a result, the wines are high in alcohol, the ripe fruit and full mouth feelings are the main characteristics. With a total area of 150 ha, the estate has 60 ha covered with vineyards from the region’s best varieties like the Aragonês, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional and also some international varieties like the Alicante Bouschet, the Syrah or the Cabernet Sauvignon. Additionally to the vineyards there is also a 40 ha olive grove and the rest is used for grazing area.

Vinification / Ageing

To obtain the perfect fruitiness and freshness of the wines, the harvest is done during the night and in the first hours of the day. The winery is strategically located in the middle of the vineyards enabling a quick vinification with fresh grapes.

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