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). KELMAN WINES – RED PACK 2016 Kelman, Dez Castas Red 1 x 0.75L 2017 Kelman, Reserva Lagar Red 1 x 0.75L 2018 Kelman, Touriga Nacional Red 1 x 0.75L 2016 Kelman, Alfrocheiro Red 1 x 0.75L 4 Bottles Dão Region DESCRIPTION The Kelman Family Vineyard is located in Nelas, in the heart of the Dão region. It is in the city square that the Dão wine festival happens in September of each year. Nelas also hosts a Centre of Viniculture Studies of the Dão, famous for the longevity of its wines. The vineyard has 6 hectares that were planted in year 2000 with traditional grape varieties of which Touriga Nacional accounts for about 50%. More recently 1,5 hectares of old vines were incorporated to the Estate. The mean altitude is 430 meters. Gentle slope and sandy soil (decomposed granite) provide a good drainage. Rainfall is 900 mm/year, concentrated in the winter. Temperature ranges from freezing point in winter to 30 Celsius or more during summertime. The diurnal temperature amplitude is high (days may be warm, but nights are always cool). This provides ideal conditions for a gradual ripening of the grape, and the freshness of the wines. Our orientation has always been to respect the character of Dão and embrace its long tradition of producing some of the best nectars in Portugal from local varieties, such as Touriga Nacional and Encruzado. Our inspiration is to take these Portuguese jewels to the whole world. We combine intelligent ancestral practices, which even today bring quality to wines, with modern oenological knowledge. The result is authentic, high quality, elegant and gastronomic wines. WINEMAKER: António Narciso. -> 2016 Kelman, Dez Castas Red 1 x 0.75L WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Rufete, Touriga Fêmea, Trincadeira, Bastardo, Alvarelhão & Baga. VINIFICATION The grapes came from a single plot with older vineyards (50 years on average) whose vines were planted in the old Dão way. There are ten different Portuguese grape varieties, typical of the region, all mixed, which conditioned the vinification together, as they were in the vineyard. The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small boxes. After manual selection of bunches and de-stemming, the grapes are crushed by treading in granite presses, where fermentation also takes place. Maceration occurs delicately to enhance all the typicity of these native grape varieties, favoring the extraction of fresh fruit and tannins. Aging for 6 months in third-use French oak barrels and remaining time in stainless steel. Before bottling, a slight clarification is carried out (with products of vegetable origin) and then filtration in order to maintain all its aromatic potential and structure. Stabilization and most of the clarification is natural. TASTING NOTES Wine with an intense ruby color with aromas of red fruits and ripe fruit, associated with floral and wild notes. The wide variety of grape varieties also contributes to the wide variety of aromas. Full-bodied wine, with volume and natural acidity, freshness and mineral character. Prolonged and intense finish, revealing great complexity of aromas in the mouth. -> 2017 Kelman, Reserva Lagar Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 92 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine (2016 Vintage) 91 Points, Andreas Larsson – Tasted (2016 Vintage) 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage) Silver Medal, Wines of Portugal Challenge Highly Recommended, Revista de Vinhos WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (60%), Tinta Roriz (25%) & Alfrocheiro (15%). VINIFICATION The grapes were harvested manually into 22kg boxes. They went through manual sorting to ensure only healthy grapes were used. Destemming, crushing and finally fermentation took place in a granite press (standing press). Careful maceration was carried out with temperature control for better expression and typicality of the grape varieties. Touriga Nacional aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels. Tinta Roriz and Alfrocheiro aged in stainless steel vats. TASTING NOTES Wine with red and ripe fruits and some black fruit. The floral and fresh character of the wine stands out in combination with aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet notes that result from aging in wood, which gives it some complexity, spicy notes and harmony. In the mouth it is full-bodied, with a fresh and persistent finish, showing a good balance between natural acidity and structure. The regional mineral character is clearly present in its freshness. -> 2018 Kelman, Touriga Nacional Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 90 Points, Wine Spectator (2017 Vintage) 91 Points, International Wine Challenge (2015 Vintage) Silver Medal, Wines of Portugal Challenge (2015 Vintage) 92 Points, Revista Adega (2015 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (100%). VINIFICATION The harvest was done by hand, from the best portion of Touriga Nacional from our Quinta. The grapes were transported to the winery in 22kg boxes, where they were completely stemmed followed by crushing and fermentation with careful maceration to better express the grape variety's typicality. Malolactic fermentation took place mainly in French oak barrels where it also aged for around 1 year. TASTING NOTES Wine with a delicate fruit aroma typical of the variety. Violet-type floral notes and touches of ripe black fruit jam and sweet and mineral notes predominate. In the mouth it presents volume, structure and good acidity. Pleasant and persistent finish, highlighting the complexity of aromas. -> 2016 Kelman, Alfrocheiro Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 92 Points, Revista Adega WINE VARIETIES: Alfrocheiro (100%). VINIFICATION The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small boxes. After de-stemming, the grapes are crushed into stainless steel tanks, where fermentation also takes place at controlled temperatures. Meceration takes place delicately to enhance all the typicality of this native grape variety, favoring the extraction of fresh fruit and tannins. TASTING NOTES Wine with an intense ruby color. Typical aromas of young and ripe red fruit variety, with some blackberries. Slightly toasted and balsamic notes emerge from barrel aging. Wine with body and structure that balance well with its natural acidity and mineral character. It is a soft wine with freshness and a long finish.