COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Aragonez, Castelão, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Vinko
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alto Pina Reserva 2021 is a red wine from the Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal. It is a blend of Aragonez, Castelão, and Touriga Nacional grapes, cultivated on limestone-rich sandy soil. The wine is produced by Vinko, an estate founded in 1998 by the Zeller family, with Jaime Quendera serving as winemaker. The region's terroir is influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic and its unique soil composition. The 2021 vintage reflects the growing conditions of that year. The wine is noted for being vegan-friendly. The 2022 vintage of Alto Pina Reserva received a Bronze medal from the Hong Kong IWSC.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of Aragonez, Castelão, and Touriga Nacional.
Fact 02
Grapes grown on limestone-rich sandy soil.
Fact 03
This wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage won a Bronze at the Hong Kong IWSC.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Alto Pina Reserva 2021 is produced using grapes from the Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal. The winemaking process involves fermentation and skin maceration carried out in stainless steel tanks. This technique is employed to manage the extraction of color, tannins, and aromatic compounds from the grape skins. The wine is also noted as being vegan-friendly. Specific details regarding aging, harvest, and experimental techniques are not provided in the available information.
