Herdade do Rocim Vale de Mata Tinto 2009

The grapes go through a sorting table and are destemmed. Temperaturecontrolledfermentation in small stainless steel vats. 30% is aged in stainlesssteel vat and 70% is aged in French oak barrels for a period of eight months.The wine is then aged in bottle for 6 months. No stabilization,so a slight natural deposit may form in the bottle.

Located in the Lower Alentejo region in the southern half of Portugal, between Vidigueira and Cuba, lies the estate of Herdade do Rocim on 100 hectares, 60 of which are under vine. Alentejo is sparsely populated and, in contrast to the rest of Portugal, has many large estates. The climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Having fairly reliable weather combined with the large plots of available land equates to quality at an affordable price.