Notes from the Importer: The 2019 Vinha da Malhada takes its name from a 3.5-hectare vineyard of the estate where much of this fruit comes from. It is a blend of the two local varieties Aragonez and Trincadeira which were brought into the cellar for a natural fermentation in 5 and 10 thousand liter stainless steel tanks. Once both fermentations completed, the wine saw its first addition of SO2 for stabilization and preservation, was fined with bentonite and pea protein, and after a few months was bottled without filtration to result in a lively and wonderful red. The color is deep and robust, and the aromatics that shoot from the glass are fruity and fresh. The palate offers a very deep structure while being noticeably light on its feet, with bright tones of fruit, and a clean sensation of soil and place. A very food friendly bottle of wine, it should be drank within the first five years of its life.
