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Kelman Alfrocheiro 2016
17,90 €
Produced only with Alfrocheiro grape variety, has an intense ruby colour with ripe red fruit aromas and hints of wild blackberries. Sweet and spicy notes show up from the ageing in oak barrels, adding complexity and harmony to the wine. In the mouth it is full-bodied with a good balance between natural acidity and structure. Mineral character provides freshness to this wine with a lingering finish. This wine can either be consumed...
| Producer | Juliana Kelman |
| Cellar | Dão DOC |
| Grapes | Alfrocheiro |
| Aging | Ageing was made in third use barrels for 6 months and remaining time in stainless steel until it was bottled in March 2018 |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 14,5% Bottle Size: 75 cl |
| Harmonizations | Red meats, white meats, game dishes and cured cheeses Ideal temperature: 16º to 18ºC We recommend that it be decanted |
| Wine's Awards | 16,5 Points in Revista de Vinhos Magazine |
Kelman Wines mission is to produce high quality wines with native grapes harvested on your Quinta, highlighting the typicity and gastronomic aspects of the Dão, integrating traditional winemaking practices with a modern approach for the best expression of their terroir.
The Vineyard
The Kelman family vineyard is located in the heart of the demarcated region of Dão, a plateau surrounded by mountain escapes. It is one of the oldest and most traditional wine making regions of Portugal. The vineyard has 6 hectares of native grape varieties that were planted in year 2000. The vineyard stands at 450 meters above sea level on a mild slope. Sandy soils of granitic origin provide very good drainage. The temperate climate of continental influence brings cool, rainy winters and dry, sunny summers. Daily temperature amplitude favors grapes with a good balance between sugar and acidity, key to producing elegant and fresh wines with great potential for aging.
Philosophy
Wine making is a family business. They hope to share their vision of Dão, a place of elegant wines with plenty of aging capability and that evolve well over time. More than that: a beautiful region with friendly people that sing on the day of harvest, following the tradition of many generations. It is also a region in transformation, with an increased number of producers crafting great wines from grapes harvested in their quintas. They see ourselves in this journey and welcome you to join the ride.
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