2023 Herdade do Rocim Reserva Red 6 x 0.75L 6 Bottles Alentejo Region WINEMAKER: Catarina Vieira & Pedro Ribeiro. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 92 Points, Revista Adega 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet & Aragonez. VINIFICATION Manual harvest into 12 kg boxes, on the 18th and 19th of September for Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. After a short period inside the refrigeration chamber, the grapes were carefully selected on a vibrating sorting table before destemming with a slight crushing of the berries. Co-fermentation in french oak barrels with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature for a period of 13 days. Aging took place in french oak barrels, for 14 months. Bottle aging for four months. TASTING NOTES Deep concentrated ruby colour. Full of black fruit and some spicy notes from the barrel aging. Firm yet silky tannins providing an excellent potential for bottle aging. 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. HISTORY 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. As part of the expansion project, Rocim already produces wines in Douro, Lisbon, Dão, Vinhos Verdes, Algarve, Madeira and Azores. At Herdade do Rocim we have always respected the natural vocation of the region´s terroir, producing fresh, elegant and mineral wines. 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).