Quinta do Monte d’Oiro
Red
Lisboa
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AppelationVinho Regional Lisboa
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Varieties100% Syrah (a blend of several plots)
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SoilLime and clay from the superior jurassic period. Different expositions and slopes
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Age of vines25 to 30 years
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FermentingIndividualized plot work (from several distinctive Syrah plots) from the harvest until the end of the ageing barrel process.
Handmade harvest with manual sorting. Desteming with no crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel temperature controlled vats.
Average yield per plot: 5 ton/ha. -
Aging16 months in 2nd year french oak barrels.
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WinemakersGraça Gonçalves, advised by Grégory Viennois
Portugal
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LocationAlenquer, Portugal
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CompanyQuinta do Monte d’Oiro
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AtlanticVineyard located 20km away from the sea, very strong Atlantic influence, permanently blowing wind coming from the ocean
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FarmingOrganic Farming (100% of the vineyard certified - PT-BIO-08)
Overview
This red is versatile and gastronomic, representing the delicate balance between terroir, fruit and grape variety (Syrah). A wine to enjoy with everyday food and friends.