{"product_id":"arenae-red","title":"Arenae Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eREGION COLARES – Sintra - Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated between Sintra Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, 25 km\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efrom Lisbon. Westernmost wine demarcated region of continental\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEurope and the smallest still wine producing region in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVARIETIES AND SOILS Ramisco \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient and rare grape sort, only grown in this area. Cultivated in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe traditional phylloxera-free sandy soils without root stock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egrafting, located at less than 1 km (0,62 miles) from the Atlantic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoast at an average altitude of 110 m (360 feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLIMATE Due to the closeness of the sea, the climate is very specific, with a muscular Atlantic influence, i.e., moderate temperatures, strong and salty winds and a high percentage of air moisture. Mists are common till mid-morning due to the presence of the Sintra Mountain, to the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD MANAGEMENT No trellis system. The vines are free, crawling on the sand, with the cordons stretching horizontally. By August, the clusters are propped up with the use of small cane sticks -pontões-. Plants must be shielded from sea wind, which is accomplished through hand-made palisades of dried canes sewn with wicker. Properties are generally small and bound by loose stone walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\/WINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested in the last week of September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediate destemming (70%) and crushing. Fermentation in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eclosed stainless steel tanks with temperature control (26-28ºC) and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecareful pumping over. Aged for five years in exotic wood vats,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efollowed by one more year in small oak barrels (5-year-old).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled in May 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES Light-ruby colour with medium intensity. The unique bouquet shows character of wild cherry in a balsamic cedar-resin backdrop. Clean fruit with an Atlantic character in the palate, reminding pine seed. Earthy dry texture with a mineral acidity. With ageing, the colour changes to an “onion-peel” tawny and the wine shows its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAGEING POTENTIAL + 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOOD PAIRING Suits well roasted meats (lamb), game, mushrooms and chesses. The bottles should be handled carefully and opened some time before tasting. It is best appreciated at 18ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adega Regional de Colares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342641574236,"sku":"953c589b-42f4-48a5-9aaf-d3af9df86b68","price":28.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/8586\/3772\/files\/wine_InaV5VV6qv.png?v=1774537485","url":"https:\/\/shop.yonwine.com\/products\/arenae-red","provider":"Yon Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}