Defesa Red 2022 6x75cl

Intense berry and red plum aromas, with some notes of fresh woods. On the palate the wine is rich and intense, with a vibrant texture and a long and balanced finish.

Vineyards

Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Syrah blend from 12-year-old vineyards, planted on granitic and schist soils.

Vintage

It was a dry and hot year, with the vineyard’s inherent challenges, but the vines are well prepared and showed their resilience, providing wholesome grapes. The bunches featured smaller berries, which limited the yield but benefited the quality and concentration of aromas and flavours. During the harvest we faced some challenges, many days of intense heat and some rain, but which resulted in grapes and wines with an elegant and balanced profile.

Winemaking

Each variety is harvested separately, de-stemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Naturally occuring malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Enjoy with:

• Grilled and Roasted Red Meats
• Pizza/Pasta
• Salads and Picnics
• Casseroles/Stews
• Mild Creamy Cheeses

Perfect with grilled beef skewers, barbeque or vegetable pie.