CH by Chocapalha

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Wine Description

CH by Chocapalha is an homage to the Swiss origins of the Tavares da Silva family. This wine is a pure expression of Touriga Nacional fermented in traditional granite lagares and aged in French oak barriques for 24 months before bottling.

  

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Acclaim
CH, the international initials for Switzerland, are here as a reminder of the birthplace of Alice Tavares da Silva, one of the estate’s owners. The wine, rich and dense, offers layers of new wood, mint and dark tannins. Seriously ripe, it’s produced from old-vine Touriga Nacional, allowing juicy acidity to give some freshness, although the wine is much more concerned with power and longevity.
— Wine Enthusiast, May 2015
“A medium-bodied and buoyantly fruity red, with flavors of raspberry, blueberry and red plum, supported by firm acidity. Vanilla and spice notes show on the finish. Touriga Nacional.”
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Vinha Grande Vineyard
Soil composition
Calcareous and Clay
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
660 feet
Vines/acre:
1600
Yield/acre:
0.8 tons
Exposure:
South-North
Harvest time:
September
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,230
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
100% Touriga Nacional
Fermentation container:
Lagares
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
79 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
24 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Residual sugar:
1 g/L