Cortes de Cima Cortes de Cima Red 2020

Upon her return to Portugal after years of study and experience abroad, including a bachelor’s degree from the “Harvard of viticulture and oenology”, the University of Adelaide, and internships with spectacular producers in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Stéphane Ogier in Côte-Rotie, the “Anna of the world” decided to reveal a new and incredible Alentejo. From her admirable trials, which range from 700 metres above sea level in the Serra de São Mamede to the sea level of her vineyards on the Alentejo Coast, the refinement, precision and freshness reverberate with contagious energy. The exploration of the terroir, organic cultivation and unique care with viticulture give life to extremely vertical wines full of “drama factor”.

Wine:
A wine that reflects the character and elegance of the terroir in Cortes de Cima. Complex aromas of cedar, wet earth, caponata and countless other layers that open up with oxygen. Impeccable texture, with very special tannins that express themselves in a refined way. The fruit is vibrant, full of energy, and mixes black and red tones in its profile.

Syrah and Touriga Franca from the clay-limestone soils of the Vidigueira vineyards. Harvesting is done manually and always at night, to preserve the freshness and health of the grapes.

The sorting is done at the sorting table, which selects only the best bunches and discards those that are not suitable for the batch. The grapes ferment spontaneously with wild yeasts and the stems (+-50%), in a low-intervention philosophy also in the winery. The aging takes place for 12 months in French oak barrels of various uses. It finishes its aging in stainless steel.

Points: 17 Wine Magazine