Product Description
Vinification
Made exclusively from selected Syrah grapes handpicked at optimum maturity from chosen sites in our own vineyards. Fermented without stems under temperature control, frequent delestage, followed by extended skin maceration to enhance varietal fruit characters, and to provide tannin structure and balance. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Our Winemaker´s comments
Complex spicy, savoury fruit aromas with notes of tobacco, plums and prunes. Sweet, ripe fruit on the palate, good depth, richness and concentration. Very gastronomic.
Appellation: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Varieties: Syrah (100%)
Sustainable Viticulture: Integrated Protection
Total Acids: 6.10
Final pH: 3.51
Total Sugar: 1.0
Alcohol: 14%
Barrel Ageing: 8 months in French oak barrels
Grown, produced and bottled on the family estate.
Available in bottles of 1.5L for online shopping
Reviews
“Vermelho com nuances acastanhadas. Aromas a fruta vermelha madura e fruta preta. Mas já se nota alguma folha de tabaco. Boca suave e ampla, com a fruta bem presente e ligeiro apimentado muito agradável. Belo vinho.” – Revista de Vinhos
“This is a beautifully perfumed wine, with violets and ripe juicy black fruits. It has a concentrated firm structure that puts the fruitiness on a pedestal and gives it shape and intensity.” – Wine Enthusiast
“Understated, fresh and beautifully focused, this is very appealing, a Syrah that has modest intensity of flavor, some focus and a lot of finesse…Overall, this graceful Syrah is nicely wrought.” – Mark Squires, robertparker.com
“Suave and refined, with plush cherry tart, plum and raspberry flavors that are creamy and well-spiced. Chocolate accents and plenty of cardamom notes on the finish.” – Wine Spectator (Oct 31, 2016)
“tannins fine and nicely dry” – Julia Harding, Jancisrobinson.com
Track Record - Awards
2012 Vintage – Medalha de Ouro – Mundus Vini 2016
2012 Vintage – Medalha de Prata – International Wine Challenge 2016
2012 Vintage – 92 – Wine Enthusiast
2012 Vintage – 90 – Robert Parker
2012 Vintage – 90 – Wine Spectator
2011 Vintage – Gold Medal – Syrah du Monde 2015
2011 Vintage – Silver Medal – Intl Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
2011 Vintage – Silver Medal – Challenge International du Vin 2014
2011 Vintage – 92 (Cellar Selection) – Wine Enthusiast
2011 Vintage – 90 – Robert Parker/Mark Squires
2010 Vintage – 92 (Cellar Selection) – Wine Enthusiast
2010 Vintage – Gold Medal – Syrah du Monde 2013
2010 Vintage – Regional Portugal Trophy – Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2012
2010 Vintage – Gold Medal – Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2012
2010 Vintage – Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013
2010 Vintage – Silver Medal – Intl Wine & Spirit Competition 2013
2010 Vintage – Silver Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
2009 Vintage – 92 (Cellar Selection) – Wine Enthusiast
2009 Vintage – Gold Medal (Top Ten) – Syrah du Monde 2012
2009 Vintage – Silver Medal – Intl Wine & Spirit Competition – UK 2012
2009 Vintage – Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge – London 2012
2008 Vintage – Silver Medal – Intl Wine & Spirit Competition – UK 2010
2008 Vintage – Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge – London 2010
2007 Vintage – Gold Medal – Challenge Intl. du Vin – Bordeaux 2010
Vintage Notes Archive (PDFs of present and past vintage notes)
- 2013-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 161 KB)
- 2012-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 267 KB)
- 2011-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 61 KB)
- 2010-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 59 KB)
- 2009-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 55 KB)
- 2008-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 53 KB)
- 2007-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 52 KB)
- 2004-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 52 KB)
- 2003-HCA-Vintage_Notes (pdf 53 KB)
