Quasi Grande Reserva Red

The Quasi Grande Reserva Tinto 2021 is a wine produced in the DOC Beira Interior region, specifically in Vermiosa, Figueira Castelo Rodrigo, by Raul Riba d'Ave and Rui Roboredo Madeira. The grapes come from a centenarian vineyard, planted in 1905/1909, located above 700 meters of altitude, in schist soil with clay, and cultivated under dryland farming.

The grape varieties used include Borrão (Alicante Bouschet), Marufo (Mourisco), Rufete, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Amarela. The winemaking involves manual harvesting, grape selection, destemming, and fermentation in cement vats (70%) and stainless steel tanks, with controlled temperature and "delestage" technique. After malolactic fermentation, the wine aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (50% new, with medium+ toast). Bottling occurred on March 24, 2023, with a limited production of 3,998 bottles of 75 cL, 100 magnums of 150 cL, and 11 double magnums of 300 cL.

The wine presents a deep brilliant ruby color, an aroma of ripe black fruits, dehydrated red fruits, fine spices, and hints of wood. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with soft tannins, great concentration, and a long, flavorful finish. It has aging potential between 2026 and 2056, with a recommended serving temperature between 15-18°C. The alcohol content is 14.93%, total acidity is 4.99 g/L, and pH is 3.77.