Wine Herdade do Gamito Reserva | Vinho

Herdade do Gamito Reserva

Life is about evolving. Wine is a great metaphor for life. It is born, nurtured, it matures, reaches a prime, and eventually dies.

If it reached some level of greatness it will be remembered. If not, it will be forgotten. Subsequent generations follow, hopefully better than the previous.

Herdade do Gamito is such a case. Descending from previous great vintages, this is our best vintage yet. Therefore, we have taken an extra special care with this magnificent year, shaping it to its full potential.

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Brand	Herdade do Gamito Reserva 2007
Producer	Gonçalo Aires de Sá da Bandeira
Wine type	Regional Red Wine
Region	Alentejo
Varieties	Syrah and Alicante Bouschet
Vineyard size	24 ha
Type of soil	Transitional with a strong granitic component.
Winemaking	In stainless steel containers with temperature control. Prolonged maceration.
Aging	Fourteen months in French oak barrels and one year in bottle.
Seal off	Cork
Summary Analysis Alcohol Total Acidity PH Volatile Acidity so2 Free so2 Total	14 % 5,0 g/L 3,80 0,55 g/L 25 mg/L 85 mg/L
Organoleptic Characteristics	Dark grainy color, highly intense aroma, with notes of ripe dark fruit such as wild mulberry and blueberry; full bodied palate, with a good balance and a soft yet persistent finish.
Oenologist	Rui Reguinga and Marcos Vieira
Package (6x750ml)	Weight: 9,0 Kg; Height: 174mm; Length: 325mm; Width: 253mm
Palletization (Europalete 1200x800)	90 Boxes; Weight: 840 Kg; Height: 1,54m

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