PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2015 Herdade do Rocim, Crónica #328 Reserva Red 1 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION The investment in winemaking by Movicortes began in 2000 with the Herdade do Rocim. The estate with approximately 120 hectares, of which 70 hectares are vineyards, is situated between Vidigueira and Cuba in the Baixo Alentejo. A new adventure and a dream would follow. The first years were dedicated to the restructuring and qualification of the estate, with the planting of new vines and the introduction of new wine grape varieties, in a project that mixed new and old knowledge, with reason and emotion, supported by the love of father and daughter. Then, the cellar was built and the production of wine with own brands started. Also in Cortes (Leiria), the hometown of José Ribeiro Vieira, founder of the company, Rocim started the grapevine planting in 2003, aiming to recover the brand image of this parish and the family tradition in the winemaking sector, with the launch of Vale da Mata. Today, Rocim is renowned for the quality of its wine and cellar and speaking of its history is speaking of a dream and therefore its speaking of the present and the future. Because dreams are endless. Herdade do Rocim is an estate located between Vidigueira and Cuba, in the Lower Alentejo, with a size of 120 hectares, 70 of which are vineyards and 10 of olive trees. The Vidigueira fault, a natural landmark which marks the border between the Upper and Lower Alentejo, determines the raison d´être of Vidigueira, the southernmost wine-producing sub-region in the Alentejo. The East-West facing escarpment, of around 50 kilometers in length, defines the climate of Vidigueira, and, despite its deep-lying southern location, makes it one of the most temperate sub-regions in the Alentejo. At Herdade do Rocim we have always respected the natural vocation of the region´s terroir, producing fresh, elegant and mineral wines. WINEMAKER: Catarina Vieira & Pedro Ribeiro. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 94+ Points, Robert Parker 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast 19 Points, Best of the Year 2022, Revista Vinho Grandes Escolhas 18.5 Points, Revista de Vinhos WINE VARIETIES: Trincadeira (60%) e Aragonez (40%). VINIFICATION Manual harvest into 12 kg boxes. At the winery, the grapes underwent manual selection “grape by grape” on a vibrating sorting table. After a cold skin maceration of 72 hours, the fermentation has occurred in french oak barrels. Aging 30 months in 500L french oak barrels. And for a period of 6 months in bottle. TASTING NOTES Crónica #328 José Ribeiro Vieira comes from a dream, from resolve, from love. It is a tribute to a Man and his work. To someone who believed in the land, in affection and in knowledge. To the courage to write what he thought. This wine is his final Chronicle. The one that was never written. A deep ruby colour. Balsamic notes with woody, graphite traces in a consistent, mineral and subtle combination, revealing the terroir in which it originated. A multi-dimensional, ¬rm taste marked by the freshness and smoothness of the batch. Excellent storage potential. SERVING It goes well with game, red meat and cheese. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation.