Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Natalia Jessa
Appellation
Dão
Varieties
Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
Farming
Sustainable
Terroir
Granite and clay soil.
Vineyard
Dry farmed, sustainable/non-certified organic. The small vineyard plots that comprise Bergamota are located in the lower elevations of the bowl that is the Dao at 200 to 300 meters of elevation. While they collect 2200-2400 heat units each vintage, there are cooling winds that come off the mountain-sides to retain natural acids in the wine.
Vinification
Hand-picked fruit is partially destemmed, allowing for approximately 30% whole cluster co-fermentation. Stainless steel fermentation, with 2-week post-maceration. The wine is racked into used French and Portuguese Oak for 12 months of aging and 6 months in the bottle before release. Minimal SO2 added.
Touriga Nacional (80%), Tinta Roriz (5%), Jaen (5%), and Alfrocheiro Preto (5%)
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, and New York
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Ripe plum and black cherry cola are primary on the nose, with secondary aromas of smoke, violets charred bread and hints of leather follow. The palate has notes of chocolate, silky with noticeable acidity, dry tannin frames the finish suggesting this offering may have 3-5 years of development. A fresh example of Touriga from the Dao.
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