A typical Alentejo variety, Trincadeira preta (syn. Tinta Amarela) with a thin and fragile skin, causes it to rot if it rains and to become raisin at high temperatures. This “Trincadeira” was picked at the point possible, focusing on its fresh fruit side. A breeze of Alentejo freshness that was lost, but that was always here after all. Trincadeira... is not so Black after all!

Production follows a protocol of sustainable agriculture and yield is controlled and quality improved by hard pruning, removal of secondary shoots, and bunch thinning. At optimum maturity the grapes are handpicked in small boxes permitting the quality-control steps of bunch selection in the vineyard and on the sorting table. Grapes develop and mature in the hot and dry Mediterranean climate...

Purple color and quite deep, very complex and distinctive aromas where initially predominates the fruity and floral character, characteristic of the variety, noting later some spicy hints of wood. In the mouth it shows fruit, complexity, great balance and harmony with high level tannins that give a long finish.

Purple color and quite deep, very complex and distinctive aromas where initially predominates the fruity and floral character, characteristic of the variety, noting later some spicy hints of wood. In the mouth it shows fruit, complexity, great balance and harmony with high level tannins that give a long finish. This balanced combination of power and elegance certainly contributes to its...

Very distinct and complex aromas where light floral notes are noted, dry scrub, black plum, blueberries. In the mouth it shows very deep and complex, with a slight mineral touch and high level tannins that give it a long finish.