J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa Vinho Red

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Wine Description

Vila Santa is produced in the Alentejo region, located in the south of Portugal. Its name originates from the title given in the 15th century to the members of the ancient Priest Congregation of St. John Evangelist, known simply as Loios. Loios monks have always had a deep connection to the history of Alentejo, especially to its wines. Thus, this wine has been named after them and is made from traditional grape varieties of the region. The Loios Red is a blend of traditional red varieties from this region; such as Aragonês, Trincadeira, and Castelão. After a careful selection and pressing, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks, perfectly preserving the unique, fresh fruit character of each variety.

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Acclaim
“This taut red offers notes of graphite to the dark plum, fig and dark chocolate flavors. Minerally midpalate, with sinewy tannins and tobacco leaf details that linger on the finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2014
Best Buy: “This is a rounded and ripe wine that’s full of soft, open and generous fruit. Its weight and richness are balanced by a tart blackcurrant acidity.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2014
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Monte de Caldiera, Quinta de São Lázaro, Quinta da Viçosa, Serrado Pinhiero, and Herdade das Romieras vineyards
Vineyard size
1,250 acres
Soil composition
Schist and Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method
Guyot Double-Guyot
Elevation:
990-1320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200-1,600
Yield/acre:
2.4-2.8 tons
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1989; 1998-2003
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Bottles produced of this wine:
850,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
35% Aragónez, 35% Trincadeira, 30% Castelão
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
5-8 days
Fermentation temperature:
77 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
<4 g/L