2013 Quinta da Mariposa Reserva Red 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION We are lucky to be born in wine region we love ... or was that we were born here that made us fall in love ?!” After working with some of the best wines of the Dão region, oenologist Lúcia Freitas returned to her family estate to create a project that harmonizes the respect for tradition with the dream of deepening the extraordinary character of the wines and the region she knows so well. The Quinta da Mariposa vineyards operate under an integrated protection system, reducing or minimizing risks to human health and the environment, favoring the development of healthy crops with the least possible disturbance of agricultural and forestry ecosystems and encouraging natural mechanisms of struggle against the enemies of cultures. WINEMAKER: Lúcia Freitas. WINE VARIETIES: Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional & Tinta Roriz. VINIFICATION The grapes were harvested manually in small 20 kg boxes, with selection in the vineyard. The composition of the lot varies with the yields of each grape variety in the vineyard. After total stemming, the grapes go to a traditional granite press, where they macerate for around 48 hours, with temperature control. Fermentation is slow, under controlled temperatures, and pumping over is done by foot. This wine ages for 1 year in used 225 and 500L French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES The wine reveals aromas of wild blackberries and currants, pine needles and light toasted notes, always with the typical elegance that distinguishes it. SERVING It goes well with noble roasts, slow-cooked dishes and rich flavors. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 17ºC. Consume in moderation.