Casa de Santa Eufemia Ruby Port
P211-NV
Casa Santa Eufemia
Casa de Santa Eufemia Ruby Port
Douro , Portugal
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca |
| Region: | Douro , Corgo Cima |
| Vineyard Size: | 45 ha |
| Planted: | more than 15 years |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Soil: | schist soils |
| Climate: | In Cima Corgo, which is east of Baixo Corgo, the average temperature is higher and rainfall not as prevalent. |
| Fermentation: | The fermentation occurs in a granite treading tanks (lagares) with capacity of 5000 kg. The grapes fermented for 5 days, using traditional treading by foot. The temperature of fermentation was between 22 and 25 oC. The fermentation was interrupted by the addition of grape spirit (brandy) with 77% alc. |
| Winemaker: | Alzira Viseu Carvalho |
| Elevage: | Nine months in stainless steel tanks where suffers a natural decantation process. Thereafter the wine is transferred to wooden casks with a capacity of 550 liters for 4 years ant then bottled |
| ABV | 19.0% | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
The Casa de Santa Eufemia Ruby Port is a fresh and vibrant everyday Ruby Port wine, made for immediate enjoyment upon release. It has a ruby color and aromas of red fruit. In the mouth, it is fresh with persistent tannins. Tasting notes reveal aromas of dried fig, orange zest, acetone, papaya, dried apricot, ginger, saffron, dried flowers, raisin, balsamic, caramel, hazelnut, walnut, clove, leather, and tobacco. The palate is intense with flavors of raisin, coffee, and caramel, accompanied by a whisky-like nose. This Ruby Port is described as incredibly deep, intense and brown in color, with a complex and profound character.
