COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
João Teodósio M.Barbosa
REGION
Tejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
João M Barbosa NINFA Escolha 2016 is a red wine from the Tejo region of Portugal, produced by João Teodósio M. Barbosa. It is a blend of Alfrocheiro and Touriga Nacional grapes. The producer's project emphasizes low intervention and organic production, aiming for wines that are authentic to their terroir. The Tejo region's climate, characterized by a significant temperature range and sun exposure, along with clay-limestone soils, contributes to concentrated grapes with good acidity potential. The 2016 vintage was noted for its balance between grape maturation and acidity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted by a third-generation winemaker continuing a family legacy.
Fact 02
Vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence.
Fact 03
A limited production of only 6,440 bottles for this vintage.
Fact 04
Embraces organic production principles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for João M Barbosa NINFA Escolha 2016 begins with selected bunches being transported by gravity to a closed stainless steel press for pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for over 10 months in 225-liter French oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated in an area with clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence, which promotes low yields and concentrated fruit with good acidity potential. The alcohol by volume is 12.5%.
