IMPOSSIBLE VINEYARDS CASTELÃO RED 2015

Intense pomegranate color. Aroma of currants and plums in syrup. Light chemical or pharmaceutical notes typical of this variety. On the palate, the freshness conferred by a vineyard near the Atlantic is the dominant note.


CONCEPT
Quinta do Pêgo da Moura, located in the Serra de Grândola, is a historic property with records dating back to Roman times, 1st and 3rd centuries AD.

At approximately 200 meters altitude and about 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean, with a unique and exceptional terroir, we seek the most vibrant expression of Portuguese grape varieties, demonstrating their full potential for producing quality wines with great aging potential.

SOIL GEOLOGY
Sandy.
Centennial ungrafted vine, where Castelão is produced. The soil is composed of black sand and is very deep and very cool. In the vineyard to the west, you can feel the ocean breeze.


GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Castelão (= Periquita)

VITICULTURE
Integrated Production. Amândio Cruz

VINIFICATION
Fermentation in oak vats and aging in new French oak barrels for 12 months and in the bottle for a period of 18 months.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Label designed by Jason Martin

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • ALCOHOL/VOLUME 13.8%
  • TRACES OF SUGAR
  • pH 3.17
  • TOTAL ACIDITY 7.1 G/L

 

ENOLOGY
P. de Vasconcellos e Souza

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