Tasting Notes

Intense floral and vanilla aromas. Balanced fruit with minerality flavours, enjoyable and with good 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 Roupeiro, Antão Vaz, Aragonês, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional.

Additionally to the vineyards there is also a 40 ha olive grove and the rest is used for grazing area.

Vinification / Ageing

Handpicked grapes with the winery strategically located in the middle of the vineyards enabling a quick vinification with fresh grapes. Fermentation in new French oak with 4 months battonage.