SAO LOURENÇO TINTO BLEND

Vintage: 2019
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional, Merlot, and Syrah
Aging: Stainless steel tank. This is a wine that undergoes pre-fermentation at a controlled temperature, approximately 20% of the must ferments in 300L French oak barrels. After this, it moves to stainless steel for the remainder of the aging process and is bottled after 12 months of resting.
Region: DOC Bairrada, Portugal
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs beautifully with red meats, roast beef, and grilled meats.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 16-18°C (60-64°F)

Tasting Notes:

1. Terroir: Clay-limestone soils, pebble stones on gentle slopes. Maritime climate influence, tempered by the Buçaco mountain range.
2. The wine displays a ruby color tinged with violet.
3. The nose evokes black fruit with delicate hints of bergamot.
4. On the palate, velvety tannins balanced by discreet acidity reveal an elegant wine that pairs well with venison and grilled meats.

Wine Profile:
The Quinta Colinas de S. Lourenço estate was acquired in 2009. This vast property is located in São Lourenço do Bairro, Anadia, in the heart of Bairrada, a renowned wine region particularly appreciated by IDEALDRINKS. The 80 hectares of vineyards spread across the silty soils of the gentle hills typical of the region, which is reflected in its name.

Atlantic climate that brings freshness and acidity to the wines. Clay and limestone soils give rise to complex wines, particularly reds made from the indigenous Baga grape, which produces robust wines with good aging potential. Additionally, excellent sparkling wines are made using the traditional method, and fresh white wines are produced with Bical and Maria Gomes.

Bairrada has a long winemaking tradition and was recognized as a Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) in 1979. The red wines pair well with red meats and game dishes, while the whites complement seafood and fish.