D'Avillez Private Selection is the result of the vinification of Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bosuchet and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, produced in shale and clay soils of the S. Mamede mountain in Portalegre. This D'Avillez Private Selection was vinified in inox vat, followed by mild stage in barrels of French and American oak. It presents a ruby color, mature silvester fruit and jam aromas, good tannins and persistent end.

Wine type: Red
Denomination: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Designator quality: Regional
Vintage year: 2012
Grape varieties: Trincadeira, Aragonês, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet
Region: Portalegre - Alentejo
Winemaker: Eng.o Francisco Pimenta
T.A.V.A.: 13,5 %
Total Acidity (tartaric acid): 5,7 g/dm3
pH: 3,55
Reducing sugars: 3,4 g/dm3
Winemaking / Aging: Vinified by the traditional process of tanning track in mills, with temperatures around 30°C. Light 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: 12 months

Tasting
Color: Intense ruby
Aroma: Ripe wild berries, jam
Palate: Balanced acidity and soft tannins
Final: Persistent