Tapada do Chaves DOC Reserva Tinto 2017 (Case 6 x 75cl)
Case price equivalent to £30 per bottle
Tapada do Chaves DOC Reserva Tinto
Region: Alentejo, Portugal
Vintage: 2017
Bottle size: 6 x 75cl
Grape: Aragonez; Trincadeira; Alicante Bouschet
ABV: 15%
The wine shows a concentrated garnet color. On the nose, it is highly expressive and mature, revealing intense aromas of jammy red fruit, figs, and leather. Subtle herbal and earthy nuances emerge, with notes of rockrose and shrubs, complemented by well-integrated oak. The aromatic profile is complex and reflects classic signs of aging. On the palate, the wine is voluminous and dense with a great expression of fruit. Robust, well-structured tannins are balanced by excellent acidity, resulting in a dynamic, full-bodied, and elegant wine.
Hand-picked grapes selected from vineyards located at an average altitude of 350 to 400 meters. Hand-sorting of the grapes inside the winery and full destemming before a 5 day cold soak maceration. Wild fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with an additional 15 days of maceration. Spontaneous natural malolactic fermentation in 225, 300 and 525 liter oak barrels. Aged for 14 months in both Portuguese and French oak barrels, then in the bottle for 24 months.
Nestled in Frangoneiro, on the outskirts of Portalegre in the north of the Alentejo, the Tapada do Chaves estate has been producing renowned wines for nearly a century. Founded in the early 20th century, Tapada do Chaves boasts two of the oldest working vineyards in the Alentejo region, dating back to 1901 and 1903. In 2017, the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation acquired Tapada do Chaves with the goal of revitalising the estate’s wines and restoring their past fame and the authentic charm of the wines. The recent relaunch introduces a classic yet contemporary image for the wines, reflecting their Alentejo heritage. The carefully designed labels complement the boutique nature of these classic wines, reaffirming Tapada do Chaves as a timeless symbol of Alentejo’s winemaking tradition.
https://www.tapadadochaves.pt