Casa de Mouraz — Private Selection

Dão .

Elegance, freshness and terroir, features of the Dão region a blend with predominance of their noblest variety: Touriga-Nacional. Complexity, aromatic richness and longevity are guaranteed!

Vineyard From two different vineyards, one with 50 years old and granite soil. The other, younger, has predominance of Touriga-Nacional and clay soil (rare in the Dão region).

Harvest Manual harvest in early October.

Vinification Natural fermentation in stainless steel tank, followed by a long maceration.  50% of the wine aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels.

Region Dão DOC

Varieties Touriga-Nacional (70%), Jaen, Baga, Alfrocheiro, Água-Santa, Trincadeira and others (30%)

Type Red wine

Vintage 2014

Alcohol 13,5 %

Total acidity 5,52

Production 10 000 bottles

Bottling November 2017

Food pairing Perfect to complement a meat dish with goatling or lamb as well as stewed veal or cooked in the oven. Also goes well with strong cheeses and spicy dishes.

Awards

Bronze Medal / Decanter World Wine Awards 2015, UK (vintage 2013)

Silver Medal / Decanter World Wine Awards 2013, UK  (vintage 2009)

Gold Medal / Challenge Millésime Bio 2013,France (vintage 2009)