Quinta da Lapa Tinto 2017 Clarete

€ 16.20

A red wine made according to the old tradition, by adding a portion of red wine to white wine, resulting in very open, light red colored wines and simple aromas. In this case the white variety Trincadeira das Pratas was fermented together with Castelão. The result is a slightly dry red wine with an aroma and clear taste of red fruit.

Food pairing

This is a very versatile and gastronomic wine which pairs well with charcoal grilled red meat, roast suckling pig and oven baked fish.

Grapes: 50% Castelão & 50% Trincadeira das Pratas

Fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control. Aged 12 months in French and American oak halfbarrels.

Trincadeira das Pratas is a light-skinned grape variety primarily used in blended white wines in Portugal, notably the Estremadura, Ribatejo and Setubal Peninsula wine regions. Its primary role is to bring perfume and delicate flavor to a blend but, on its own, it lacks complexity. Trincadeira das Pratas vines bud and ripen early in the growing season, making them susceptible to spring frosts, but the warm, sunny climate in Portugal means this is rarely a concern. The variety should not be confused with Trincadeira, which is an alias of Tinta Amarela, the popular red-wine grape of the Douro region. A synonyms is Tamarez

Store & Serve

Serve at 12-14°C. Can be stored for up to 6 years

Alcoholcontent

12%

pH: 3,7

Tags: Quinta da Lapa, Tejo