COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Herdade da Mingorra
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Herdade da Mingorra's Mingorra Colheita Tinto is a red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal. The wine is a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, including Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, and Alicante Bouschet. These grapes are sourced from both older plots, some planted in the late 1970s, and more recent plantings, reflecting the estate's long history and evolving viticultural practices. Herdade da Mingorra, located in Beja, is an estate that emphasizes a philosophy of blending traditional agricultural respect with technological innovation. The Alentejo's warm, dry Mediterranean climate is a significant factor in the character of the grapes grown on the estate's approximately 170 hectares of vineyards.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards at Herdade da Mingorra date back to the late 1970s.
Fact 02
The blend includes Aragonez, also known internationally as Tempranillo.
Fact 03
The estate boasts approximately 170 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 04
Winemaker Pedro Hipólito is central to the estate's modern approach.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mingorra Colheita Tinto is produced using traditional fermentation on skins in stainless steel tanks, with temperatures carefully controlled at 26°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from various plots on the Herdade da Mingorra estate, with selections made from both older and younger vines. The estate's approach combines respect for traditional agricultural methods with the integration of technological innovation in its winemaking processes.
