F\u00e9lix Rocha DOC Alenquer wine is produced from the Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties. The vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils from the Jurassic period and benefit from the age of the plants, more than a decade old, the sun’s exposure to the northwest and the dedicated work of the viticulture, resulting in high quality grapes. The average yield is 40hl per hectare. <\/p>\n
The grapes are harvested by hand at the beginning of September for Touriga Nacional and at the end of September for the other varieties, guaranteeing a harvest at the peak of phenolic and oenological ripeness. The grapes are picked into 20kg boxes and quickly transported to the winery to preserve quality. The process includes cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature with gentle pumping over for better extraction of color and aromatic compounds. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French and American oak barrels. <\/p>\n
Aging takes place in 70% French oak and 30% American oak for 12 months, followed by bottle aging.<\/p>\n
This wine has a dark, intense garnet color. The aroma has notes of ripe black fruit, spices and vanilla. <\/p>\n
The palate is intense, with firm, soft tannins, balanced acidity and great depth. The finish is long and elegant, showing complexity and structure. <\/p>\n
It has an alcohol content of 16.5%, a total acidity of 7.05g per liter, a pH of 3.44 and reducing sugars of 8g per liter.<\/p>\n
For conservation purposes, we recommend storing this wine in a horizontal position, away from direct light, in a cool place with some humidity. This wine has not been filtered or stabilized and may create deposits over time. The expected shelf life is 15 to 20 years. <\/p>\n
It should be drunk in appropriate glasses at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. It pairs well with spicy meat dishes, long-cooked game and long-aged cheeses. <\/p>\n
The winemaker in charge is Lu\u00eds Maia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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