The Quinta dos Murcas Minas appearance is an intense red in the glass with violet hues. The nose is intense and lively with dominant ripe red fruit, floral and balsamic aromas. Fresh and lively on the palate with firm, ripe tannins and well-integrated acidity. Long and lingering finish that offers a balance of freshness and ripeness.
Quinta dos Murças Minas vineyards are located at altitudes between 110m (360 ft) and 300m (985 ft). South-facing, there are five water springs (in portuguese, ‘minas’) that help to cool the area and influence the vineyard’s terroir. This is an elegant wine, with a balance of ripe fruit and the characteristic freshness of Quinta dos Murças.
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão Hand-picked grapes, destemming, crushing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and temperature control (25ºC – 28ºC) in granite ‘lagares’, foot treading and pressing in an old-style vertical press. Aged in concrete vats and used French oak casks for 9 months.