Casa da PassarellaO Fugitivo Vinhas Centenarias 2017
Casa da PassarellaO Fugitivo Vinhas Centenarias 2017
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Dão |
| Main Grape | Touriga Nacional (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
This is a wine of character and body along with a freshness and crispness. Herbs and vegetal notes provide some extra layers of flavours on the palate which is packe with ripe black fruit. It’s complex and deep with a long lenght.
In the press
The 2017 O Fugitivo Vinhas Centenárias is a field blend from centenarian vines (grapes like Baga, Touriga Nacional, Alvarelhão, Jaen, Alfrocheiro and others) aged for 12 months in used French oak. It comes in at just 12.7% alcohol this year. What this lacks in depth, it makes up for in bold flavors and silky elegance. Beautifully constructed, with ripe tannins that don't much get in the way, this is pretty delicious. I'm less sure it has a high upside in the cellar, but many will be happy to forget that. You can dive in now, but it should also hold well. The freshness should at least preserve it. Drink 2022-2033.
Viticulture
Vines are planted on poor soil mainly granitic. The climate is dry continental.
Vinification
Tradicionally vinified in lagar, with an ageing of 1 year in 600 lt. casks and 2 years in bottle.
Food Match
Fat fish dishes and white meats.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| pH | 3.47 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.79g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0.6g/l | ||
| SKU Code | B3786117 |