Amphora

BRAND

Terras da Gama

VINTAGE

2023

DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

Vinho Regional Tejo

GRAPE VARIETIES

Castelão and Aragonez

WINEMAKING

After hand-harvesting into 15 kg crates, the grapes were taken to the winery and processed immediately. Following full destemming and gentle crushing, they were transferred to clay amphorae for fermentation. During fermentation, the cap was gently punched down twice a day.

To cool the amphorae, their exterior was moistened with cold water several times a day, bringing the fermentation temperature down to around 17–18 °C. After fermentation, once the desired extraction had been achieved, the wine was racked into another amphora, where it aged until bottling.

SERVING

Serve at 16–18 °C.

FOOD PAIRING

A versatile food wine. Pairs well with all kinds of meat, cured meats, cheese and other traditional regional dishes.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Total acidity: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.38
Total sugars: 0.0 g/l

TASTING NOTES

The wine has a light ruby colour. Throughout, it expresses the character and authenticity of clay amphora wines. Its rich, expressive aroma features red fruit, woodland, earthy hints and balsamic notes. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced with a deeply memorable finish.

WINEMAKERS

Nuno Martins da Silva and Francisco Morgado