Homenagem a Barão Von Furstenberg 2021

Aragonês & Merlot · Certified Organic · Vinho Regional de Lisboa

Ageing

Aged for 24 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels, providing depth, complexity and excellent ageing potential.

Tasting Notes

Produced only in exceptional vintages, this wine is a tribute to Gustav von Furstenberg, father of Ann Frost.
A striking blend of Aragonês and Merlot, evoking the character of the great Right Bank wines of Bordeaux.

The nose opens with deep notes of black plum, cured meat and mineral umami, complemented by touches of green pepper and pine forest.
Oak ageing is seamlessly integrated, with polished tannins and vibrant acidity supporting the structure and promising long life.
An elegant Atlantic interpretation with a distinct signature.

Additional Information

Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Designation: Vinho Regional de Lisboa
Type: Red Wine
Grape Varieties: Aragonês & Merlot
Certification: Certified Organic

Vineyard Details

Location: Gradil, Mafra — south-facing vines on irregular, rolling terrain
Soils: Clay-limestone
Climate: Atlantic — cool, humid mornings and warm afternoons with maritime breezes

Viticulture & Winemaking

Hand-harvested into 20 kg crates.
After destemming and gentle crushing, grapes are transferred via conveyor belt into stainless-steel vats.
Cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and a long post-fermentation maceration with gentle pump-overs.

A second description (internal to the estate) adds:
• ~70% destemmed grapes, remainder fermented as whole clusters
• Fermentation in open lagares with frequent foot treading
• Minimal intervention defines the wine’s style

Analytical Data

• Alcohol: 15%
• Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L
• Volatile Acidity: 0.97 g/L
• pH: 3.67
• Residual Sugar: <1.5 g/L

Production: 1,783 bottles (0.75 L)
Bottling: September 2024
Release: February 2025

Team

Viticulture: James Frost & Amândio Cruz
Winemaking: António Moita Maçanita