COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Alfrocheiro, Aragonêz, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Grossa, Castelão, Moreto, Trincadeira
PRODUCER
Herdade da Mingorra
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vinhas da Ira is a red wine from Herdade da Mingorra, a historic wine estate in Portugal's Alentejo region. The wine's name, translating to 'Grapes of Wrath,' signifies a powerful expression of its terroir. It is crafted from a field blend of multiple grape varieties, including Alfrocheiro, Aragonêz, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Grossa, Castelão, Moreto, and Trincadeira, sourced from 'Talhão 25,' the estate's oldest vineyard planted in 1978. This wine is produced exclusively in exceptional years, highlighting its premium status and unique origin.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Vinhas da Ira' translates to 'Grapes of Wrath'.
Fact 02
The oldest vineyard, 'Talhão 25', was planted in 1978.
Fact 03
The field blend includes some grape varieties that are not precisely identified.
Fact 04
This wine is produced only in exceptional years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vinhas da Ira begins with a short cold maceration. This is followed by traditional fermentation on skins in open vats, with temperatures controlled at 26°C. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are harvested by hand, a practice employed for this wine.
