COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Vinihold
REGION
Dão
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Florbela Reserva 2023 is a red wine from Portugal's Dão region, produced by Vinihold. It is a blend of Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional, indigenous Portuguese grape varieties. Vinihold was founded in 1998 by Fernando and Álvaro van Zeller, who come from a family with a 14th-generation winemaking history. The grapes for this wine are sourced from Quinta da Mariposa, an estate established by Lúcia Freitas. The Dão region is recognized for its high-altitude vineyards and granite soils, contributing to the character of its wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), and Touriga Nacional.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested in small 20kg boxes.
Fact 03
A portion of the wine is aged in used French oak casks.
Fact 04
Vinihold represents the 14th generation of winemakers in the van Zeller family.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Florbela Reserva 2023 begins with hand-harvested grapes, collected in 20kg boxes. Following destemming and crushing, the grapes undergo a two-day cold maceration in stainless steel open tanks. Fermentation is conducted under temperature control. A portion of the wine, approximately 20%, is then aged for eight months in used 500-liter French oak casks.
