Quinta de Chocapalha is located in the surroundings of Aldeia Galega and spreads over the sunny hills of Alenquer, a delimited region in the northwest of Lisboa, Portugal. Its historical vineyards date back to the 16th century and once belonged to Diogo Duff, a brave Scottish man who received the "Tower and Sword" insignia from King João VI.
Alice and Paulo Tavares da Silva bought the estate in the 1980s and made significant investments in its 45ha of vineyard. Their daughter, Sandra Tavares da Silva, is now in charge of the Oenology Department.
The grapes were fermented in lagares and stainless steel vats for 14 days and then aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. 5600 750ml bottles were produced.
Colour : Dark red
Aroma : Oak, blackcurrant, leather, plums, dried raisins
Taste : Oak, plums, blackcurrant, leather, herbs, astringent bitter tannins
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 139 SEK
Mark : C-
Website : Quinta de Chocapalha
Saturday, 20 June 2009
TN : Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Vinho Regional Estremadura, Portugal
Posted by ANDY CHEESE at 09:08
Labels: Tasting Note
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