Vinha do Pinhal 2023

100% Pinot Noir · Certified Organic · Vinho Regional de Lisboa

Ageing

Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels older than four years.

Tasting Notes

Pale garnet colour, with delicate aromas of pomegranate, sour cherry and wild berries, lifted by subtle citrus nuances of blood orange and ripe grapefruit.
Earthy forest-floor notes and gentle spice add complexity.

The palate is balanced and refined, with vibrant acidity, fine well-integrated tannins and a perfumed, elegant finish marked by freshness and precision.

Technical Information

Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Type: Red
Designation: Vinho Regional de Lisboa
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Certification: Organic

Vineyard Location

Gradil, Mafra — a southwest-facing plot of less than 0.25 ha, naturally shaded by the adjacent pine forest.

Climate

Atlantic influence, with cool morning fog and warm afternoons.

Soils

Clay-limestone.

Viticulture & Winemaking

Hand-harvested into 20 kg crates.
• 70% of the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed
• 30% fermented as whole clusters
Fermentation took place in granite lagares with regular foot treading.
Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels.

Analytical Data

• Alcohol: 14%
• Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L
• Volatile Acidity: 0.94 g/L
• pH: 3.67
• Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
• Free SO₂: <9 mg/L
• Total SO₂: 38 mg/L

Production: 2,003 bottles (0.75 L)
Bottling: September 2023
Release: February 2025

Team

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