{"product_id":"scala-coeli-reserva-sousao-750-ml","title":"Scala Coeli Tinto Reserva Sousão 2020 – Alentejo Regional Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sousão\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Granite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical data:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol (%) – 15.0; Total acidity (g\/l) – 5.6; pH – 3.66; Total sugars (g\/l) – 1.2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 kcal\/ml (356kJ\/100ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2020 was unusually hot and dry, despite the heavy rainfall in December 2019. Alternating hot, dry days with periods of intense rain caused outbreaks of diseases and pests in the vineyards, which required closer and more meticulous monitoring. Although the summer was extreme, with several heatwaves in July, August brought “normal” temperatures and cool nights, helping the grapes achieve higher-quality ripeness. It is worth recalling that the restrictions introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic led to an increase in the teams’ technical and organisational capabilities and the development of new adaptive technological tools, enabling a smooth harvest and excellent performance in achieving the winemaking objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked on 11 September 2020. The grapes were cooled in a cold room (12ºC), then sorted using an optical sorter at the winery. Pre-fermentation cold skin maceration for 5 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats, carried out using indigenous yeasts (present on the grapes), to bring out greater expression of this non-native variety in the Alentejo terroir. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in 225-litre French oak barrels, both first and second use. All grape transfers were carried out by gravity to preserve the grapes’ quality potential as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months in French oak barrels, followed by 36 months in bottle in the cellars of the Cartuxa Monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 to 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ºC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque ruby colour, typical of the variety. Intense aroma, with a strong vegetal and chemical character, dark fruit, blueberries, cherry and spices; the oak is very well integrated. Robust and concentrated on the palate, with austere tannins, high acidity and dense dark fruit. Exceptionally persistent, almost excessive. Pedro Baptista | Duarte Lopes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the technical sheet and vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e This description is based on the latest technical sheet provided by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. The vintage offered for sale is the one stated in the title and in the “Vintage” field (2020), subject to available stock. If in doubt, contact us before purchasing to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fundação Eugénio de Almeida","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":58529933558143,"sku":"SCALA-COELI-T-A38Q67","price":181.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6213\/5423\/files\/scala-coeli-tinto-reserva-sousao-2020-vinho-regional-alentejano-large_rezised.webp?v=1790515349","url":"https:\/\/shop.herdadedoestacal.pt\/en-lv\/products\/scala-coeli-reserva-sousao-750-ml","provider":"Herdade do Estacal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}