2012 12 Knights - Opulent Red Blend

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Producer	12 Knights
Country	Portugal
Varietal	Red Blend
Vintage	2012
Sku	14827
Size	750ml

 

TASTING NOTES Intense ruby color. Complex and opulent in the nose, with fruity (ripe red fruits) and spicy aromas. Elegant, with a velvety texture and very well balanced, this is a round-bodied wine with smooth tannins. Long and pleasant finish. 

PRODUCER Aveleda

REGION IG Lisboa

GRAPE VARIETIES  Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet

SOIL Clay-Limestone 

ABV 14% by Volume

VINIFICATION Once grapes have been destemmed, a period of pre-fermentation maceration follows to extract color and fruity aromas, after which a 12-day fermentation in stainless steel vats under controlled temperature took place. Afterwards, the blend was partially aged for 6 months in french and american oak. the wine was then stabilized, filtered and bottled.

CONSERVATION PERIOD  This wine is ready to drink. Nevertheless, if you're brave enough to wait it can be aged up to 8 years.