Fragulho Red 2021
BRAND // Fragulho WINE // Red REGION // Douro, Portugal CLASSIFICATION // DOC GRAPES // Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca CROP YEAR // 2021VINIFICATION The red grapes from our vineyards are harvested by hand and transported in small boxes to our cellar. We start the process with a destemming, crushing and packaging in the mills. Fermentation is always accompanied by maceration with mechanical treading and temperature control, running for about 8 days. This process is concluded with the pressing of the grape's skins. Stage is divided between stainless steel vats and barrels. (12 to 18 months).
OENOLOGY José Morais & Daniel Costa
TASTING NOTES Bright red colour. Complex aroma with notes of red fruit, cocoa and toast. Balanced and smooth, with round, soft tannins giving a persistent, long finish.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
• Alcohol Percentage // 14.5%
• pH // 3.70
• Total Sugars // 0.60 g/l
IDEAL CONSUMPTION TEMPERATURE To be served between 15ºC and 18ºC.
GASTRONOMY Ideal in the company of poultry dishes, red meat and cheese board.
AWARDS
Fragulho Red 2021
Silver medal in 13° Grande Mostra de Vinhos de Portugal 2024 - Albufeira
Fragulho Red 2018
Gold medal in the 9th edition of Concurso de Vinhos de Portugal 2022
Fragulho Red 2016
Winner of the Concurso de Vinhos Douro TGV 2019