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Kelman Alfrocheiro 2016
16,90 €
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 now or kept for some years (good ageing ability). It has a good structure and freshness, which provide and gastronomic amplitude.
| Producer | Producer: Juliana Kelman Oenology: António Narciso |
| Region | Dão DOC |
| Grapes | Alfrocheiro (100%) |
| Winemaking | The grapes of the vineyard were manually harvested into 22kg boxes. They went through hand sorting to guarantee the best grapes were used. Stalk removal, crushing and finally fermentation took place in stainless steel tank. A careful maceration was made for best expression and typicity of the grape varieties, privileging the fruit extraction. Free of any product of animal origin. |
| Aging | Third use barrels for 6 months and remaining time in stainless steel until it was bottled in march 2018 |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 14.5% |
| Temperature | 15ºC - 17ºC We recommend that it be decanted. |
| Harmonizations | Baked codfish, grilled red meats and Serra da Estrela cheese. |
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 the 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, the key to producing elegant and fresh wines with great ageing potential.
Philosophy
Winemaking is a family business. They hope to share their vision of Dão, a place of elegant wines with plenty of ageing 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 parcels. They see ourselves in this journey and welcome you to join the ride.
