Quinta da Ribeira da Pêga Rufete Red 2023

Type

Red wine

Partner

Casa Agrícola Metello de Nápoles

Grape varieties

Rufete

Year

2023

Alcohol content

13,5%

Wine sourced from a 30-year-old vineyard in Pinhel, planted at 600 metres altitude on poor granite soils with some quartz. The climate is marked by very hot summers with significant diurnal temperature variation and cold, dry winters. Hand-harvested into small crates, with manual bunch selection. Total destemming, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aged in used barrels and stainless steel tanks.

12,00€

This wine shows a beautiful pale ruby colour with purple highlights and, despite its moderate alcohol, stands out for its elegant persistence and aromatic freshness on both nose and palate. Unexpectedly pragmatic and versatile, it comfortably plays the role of a wine that can bridge both lighter and more structured styles, without excess.
On the palate it is long and smooth. In its youth, it reveals layers of meadow herbs and balsamic notes – a touch of menthol, pennyroyal, oregano leaf and light rosemary – alongside raspberry, strawberry and blueberry.
With time in bottle, it evolves into a silky, harmonious wine, perfectly balanced by its natural acidity. Flavours of ripe cherry emerge, together with resinous aromas, pine needles, rockrose, earthy nuances and forest floor.

It has excellent ageing potential. Serving Temperature: 14-16 ºC

Oenology José Ribeiro Brandão

Wine sourced from a 30-year-old vineyard in Pinhel, planted at 600 metres altitude on poor granite soils with some quartz. The climate is marked by very hot summers with significant diurnal temperature variation and cold, dry winters. Hand-harvested into small crates, with manual bunch selection. Total destemming, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aged in used barrels and stainless steel tanks.

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