Heritage Red 2020 - Lunar Year Edition

 Intro: In this Heritage range, the winemaker, David Baverstock, creates wines with a modern profile that reflect all of the passion for the Ravasqueira terroir, as well as for this ever so special region, the Alentejo. These wines are an expression of the terroir and showcase the great passion with which all people involved work daily, as well their meticulous attention to detail.

Region: Alentejo (V.R) || Winery: Monte da Ravasqueira

Grapes: Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Aragones , Alicante Bouschet & Petit Verdot

Aging: 24 months in new French Oak and 1 year in bottle prior to release

ABV: 14% || Decant: 1-2 hours || Serving Temp: 16-18°C 

Pairing: Red meat, game, hearty dishes, strong cheeses

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Heritage Red displays dark red colour, dense and opaque. Complex and intense nose with barrel end. Peas, cedar, light iodine, black olives, cocoa and intense mixture of black and red fruit and dried figs. Spicy, with black pepper, thyme and mineral extension. In the tasting has cut tannins, thin and growing with concentration in the medium of taste, balsamic freshness, meat, plums, and blueberries, full strength and mineral finish. It can and should be decanted. To drink between 2020 and 2037.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 94 AA