COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Casa Agrícola das Mimosas
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from the Lisboa region of Portugal, produced by Casa Agrícola das Mimosas. The wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape variety that has been successfully cultivated in the region for over three decades. The estate's vineyards are situated on sunny hillsides with chalky clay soil, benefiting from a microclimate influenced by Atlantic breezes and morning mist. The producer, Casa Agrícola das Mimosas, is a family-run estate with a long history, emphasizing a commitment to terroir and meticulous winemaking practices. The 2022 vintage is characterized by its concentrated and intense color.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cabernet Sauvignon is not native to Portugal, making its success here notable.
Fact 02
Vines for this wine were planted over 30 years ago.
Fact 03
The estate's soil is chalky clay.
Fact 04
Atlantic breezes influence the vineyard's microclimate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon begins with destemming the grapes, followed by a 12-hour pre-fermentation maceration in open vats. Fermentation occurs over 11 days in stainless steel tanks, with temperatures maintained below 26°C. A post-fermentation maceration with the skins is utilized to enhance color and aroma extraction. The wine then undergoes a 12-month aging period in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, during which malolactic fermentation also takes place.
