D'Avillez Garrafeira 2004 is a Regional Alentejano wine, resulting from the winemaking of the Trincadeira, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties. They give to this wine an intense ruby color, silvester fruit aromas, good strong body, with good tannins and acidity, proper for good ageing.

Wine type: Red
Denomination: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Designator quality: Garrafeira
Vintage year: 2004
Grape varieties: Trincadeira, Aragonês, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet
Region: Portalegre - Alentejo
Winemaker: António Saramago
T.A.V.A.: 12,5 %
Total Acidity (tartaric acid): 5,9 g/dm3
pH: 3,51
Reducing sugars: 2,8 g/dm3
Winemaking / Aging: Vinified by the traditional process of tanning track in mills, with temperatures around 30°C. 12 months aging in barrels of French and American oak
Preservation method: Lying bottles in a cool and dark place, between 12°C and 13°C with relative humidity near 60%
To serve (temperature): 18°C
Suggested accompaniments: Meat dishes and cheeses
Longevity: 8 years

Tasting
Color: Intense ruby
Aroma: Mature red fruits, jam
Palate: Full-bodied, good tannins, good acidity
Final: Smooth and elegant taste