Textura da Estrela Tinto, Dao, Portugal 2019 Petits Chateaux the wine is kept for

the wine is kept for nine months in the same 400 liter Acacia barrels in order to give additional structure and emphasize the floral components of the grape

crushed raspberries

Parts of the vineyard date back to the mid-1970s

too young now but intended for the long haul: the freshness of red currant fruits allied with the savoriness of the liquorice will help during bottle ageing

Textura da Estrela Tinto, Dao, Portugal 2019 Petits Chateaux the wine is kept forIt is a wine with great refinement and pine tree freshness. It has a mineral and earthy character, light pepper, red cherries and dry leaves flavours. Shows velvety and textured tannins with a hint of stem. Long, dry and salty finish. It ages for an even more elegant wine.