"300 years of history of a property that has never lost its origin, its name, or its identity. The 1723 wine was designed and created exclusively for the celebration of its tricentenary. In a very distinctive interpretation of a unique place, left by those who preceded us, 1723 comes from the Planalto vineyard, where the Tinta Miúda, Castelão, and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties show their essence. The 10-month aging in French oak barrels was the time needed to integrate and envelop the concise fruit that we first extracted during the winemaking process. Sculpted from the vineyard to the bottle to last over time, it follows a fresher line, becoming a very fine blend, with a lightness that transcends and defies the dogmas of oenology.
A limited edition of 712 bottles, once from India to the Tejo and now from Tejo to the world, bearing the origin, the name, the identity, the place - QUINTA DA ALORNA.
In general, the year was dry. In the spring, there was some rainfall at the right time for the plant's development, resulting in a generous production of very healthy grapes. The months leading up to the start of the harvest saw mild daytime temperatures of no more than 30-35ºC and cold nights, resulting in slow, balanced ripening and, in turn, wines with a perfect balance between the natural acidity and sugar content in the must.
Manual harvesting 18 kg boxes. Selection on a direct sorting table into open horizontal 500 kg tanks simulating “lagares” (space where the grapes are crushed). Fermentation begins with the whole bunch as if it were a carbonic maceration, thus starting an intracellular fermentation to promote the fruit. The grapes are destemmed 2/3 of the way through fermentation, the density rises again, and foot treading begins until the end of fermentation, followed by a vertical press. Each variety is aged individually in French oak barrels with 14 months of previous use for 10 months. Naturally stabilized.
Producer: Quinta da Alorna
Winemaker: Martta Reis Simoes
Region: Tejo
Style: Red
Grape Varietals: Winemakers Proprietary Blend
Tasting Notes: It's an elegant, challenging wine with balsamic, woodland, and piney notes that quickly give way to cherry, blackberry, and violet aromas. The palate overwhelms the senses, and the feeling of harmony and integration is exquisite. The sumptuousness of this wine leaves us certain that it will last over time. In a single word, Elegant!
Pairing: Coming Soon
Ratings: Coming Soon
"300 years of history of a property that has never lost its origin, its name, or its identity. The 1723 wine was designed and created exclusively for the celebration of its tricentenary. In a very distinctive interpretation of a unique place, left by those who preceded us, 1723 comes from the Planalto vineyard, where the Tinta Miúda, Castelão, and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties show their essence. The 10-month aging in French oak barrels was the time needed to integrate and envelop the concise fruit that we first extracted during the winemaking process. Sculpted from the vineyard to the bottle to last over time, it follows a fresher line, becoming a very fine blend, with a lightness that transcends and defies the dogmas of oenology.
A limited edition of 712 bottles, once from India to the Tejo and now from Tejo to the world, bearing the origin, the name, the identity, the place - QUINTA DA ALORNA.
In general, the year was dry. In the spring, there was some rainfall at the right time for the plant's development, resulting in a generous production of very healthy grapes. The months leading up to the start of the harvest saw mild daytime temperatures of no more than 30-35ºC and cold nights, resulting in slow, balanced ripening and, in turn, wines with a perfect balance between the natural acidity and sugar content in the must.
Manual harvesting 18 kg boxes. Selection on a direct sorting table into open horizontal 500 kg tanks simulating “lagares” (space where the grapes are crushed). Fermentation begins with the whole bunch as if it were a carbonic maceration, thus starting an intracellular fermentation to promote the fruit. The grapes are destemmed 2/3 of the way through fermentation, the density rises again, and foot treading begins until the end of fermentation, followed by a vertical press. Each variety is aged individually in French oak barrels with 14 months of previous use for 10 months. Naturally stabilized.
Producer: Quinta da Alorna
Winemaker: Martta Reis Simoes
Region: Tejo
Style: Red
Grape Varietals: Winemakers Proprietary Blend
Tasting Notes: It's an elegant, challenging wine with balsamic, woodland, and piney notes that quickly give way to cherry, blackberry, and violet aromas. The palate overwhelms the senses, and the feeling of harmony and integration is exquisite. The sumptuousness of this wine leaves us certain that it will last over time. In a single word, Elegant!
Pairing: Coming Soon
Ratings: Coming Soon
