Pacto do Diabo 2018 Red
Vinification
On August 31st, 2018, manual harvesting, the grape being transported in 10 kg boxes to prevent crushing.
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for three weeks, with controlled fermentation temperature at 24ºC.
After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine aged for 1 year and 8 months in new French oak barrels.
Clay soil
Analysis
Alcohol Content: 15%
Reducing sugar: 1,5 g/l
Total acidity: 5,9 g/l
pH: 3,56
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Herdade Papa Leite |
| Brand: Herdade Papa Leite | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: Red | |
| Vintage: 2018 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 15% | |
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Grape Varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Winemaker: Filipe Barreiros Cardoso e António Madalena |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Opaque grenade | |
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Nose: Jam, blackberry and sour cherry, with some floral nuances reminiscent of roses. |
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Mouth: Very soft wood notes, a long and persistent finish denoting a good integration into the wood and remembering the aromas. |
| Serving Temperature: 14-18ºC | |
| Goes well with: Ideal with stewed dishes or oven dishes such as duck rice. | |
