J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa Reserva
Wine Description
Vila Santa was João Portugal Ramos' first brand and the name originates from the well known Miracle of the Roses. As the miracle took place in Estremoz, João Portugal Ramos has chosen Vila Santa (Holy Village)to name this powerful wine. The Vila Santa red blend marries Aragonês, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After harvest, part of the yield is foot trodden in marble troughs, known as lagares, and the remainder is fermented in stainless steel tanks following a long post-fermentation maceration. The blend was aged for nine months in French oak barrels.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Monte de Caldiera, Sao Lazaro, Serrado Pinhiero and Herdade das Romieras vineyards
Vineyard size
1,250 acres
Soil composition
Schist and limestone clay
Training method
Guyot and Royat cordon
Elevation:
990-1320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200-1,600
Exposure:
Northern/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1991; 1998-2003
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1992
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
30% Aragonês, 30% Touriga Nacional, 15% Trincadeira, 15% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
77 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
60 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Age of Aging Container:
2-3 years old
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.52
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
3.1 g/L
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