COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Herdade de Medeiros
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Medeiros Tinto 2017 is a red wine from Herdade de Medeiros in Portugal's Alentejo region. The wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Herdade de Medeiros was acquired by Agostinho Figueira Chaves in 1997, whose family has a long agricultural history. The estate focuses on quality winemaking across diverse soil types and emphasizes traditional, natural farming methods, avoiding pesticides and herbicides. The winery manages 39 hectares of vineyards. The 2017 vintage has received recognition, including a 'Commended' award from the International Wine Challenge and classification as a 'Fyndvin' by Munskänkarna.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed without pesticides or herbicides.
Fact 02
The estate cultivates 39 hectares of vines.
Fact 03
Wine is aged for 2-3 years in French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Recognized as a 'Fyndvin' (find wine) by a Swedish wine society.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Medeiros Tinto involves pre-fermentative cold maceration, followed by prolonged fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for two to three years in French oak barrels. Herdade de Medeiros emphasizes traditional and natural farming methods across its vineyards.
