Vinhas de Pegões Touriga Nacional 2023

The vineyards are located on the Setúbal Peninsula between two Nature Reserves: the Tagus Estuary to the northwest and the River Sado on the southwest. To the east are the Arrabida Hills and to the west the Alentejo Province. The unique soil here is named "Pliocenico de Pegões", it is a sandy soil formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. Located close to the sea, the cooling maritime influence tempers the warm Mediterranean climate, producing grapes with good flavour concentration, beautifully balanced by natural acidity. The combination of the microclimate and distinctive soil creates this unique Pegões terroir.

Temperature-controlled fermentation took place with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks to retain the freshness and purity of fruit from the indigenous varietals. A long maceration ensured good extraction of colour, flavour and soft, integrated tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in 225-litre oak barrels for between two and four months to impart subtle complexity.