Technical Sheet (EN)
GRAPE VARIETIES
Xisto Roquette & Cazes 2019 is a wine made from grapes of the varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.
YEAR
2019
ALCOHOL
14,5%
WINEMAKING
The grapes are hand-picked and come exclusively from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior subregions. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. They are then destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel conic vats. Rack and return is performed during fermentation. This French technique means that the juice is drained from the fermenting vat leaving the cap behind. The fermenting juice is then pumped back over the cap, maximising the skin contact. The result is a concentrated, complex wine that is also elegant and stylish.
WINEMAKERS
Daniel Llose (Château Lynch-Bages)
Manuel Lobo (Quinta do Crasto)
AGEING
Xisto Roquette & Cazes 2019 aged about 20 months in new French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep ruby in colour.
Aroma: The nose shows fresh forest fruit notes well integrated with fine hints of spice and gum cistus.
Palate: NThe palate starts in an elegant way, evolving into a full-bodied wine with a structure composed of fresh, finely textured tannins. The finish is balanced and persistent. This is a wine made using Bordeaux vinification technology, but which reflects the unique identity of the Douro.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Decant before serving. Serving Temperature: 16 ºC. Perfect matches: red meat, gamey and seasoned dishes.