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A Herdade das Servas is congratulated at the 5th Alentejo Bottled Wine Contest. ‘Herdade das Servas Red Syrah | Touriga Nacional 2008’ won at reds Category and e o ‘Herdade das Servas White 2010’ won at the white category. “It´s part of our mission, at first be successful in Alentejo, so this recognition by “Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo” fills us with pride. It is even more gratifying because these wines are a new bet from Herdade das Servas.” says Luís Mira, wine producer with his brother Carlos Mira. ‘Herdade das Servas White 2010’ is new, it is the first year they make this wine, made from three grape varieties– Roupeiro (50%), Verdelho (25%) and Viognier (10%) –, one predominant from vineyard with more than 60 years, Judia. It appears white with a citrus tawny color, with aromas of ripe tropical fruits blended with some honey notes. Well structures, highly complex, with good acidity, a set of pleasant and lingering finish. It is recommended to be drunk at a temperature of 12-14ºC, while young and pair, for example with Codfish baked in the oven. The recommended price per bottle is 8.75 ‘Herdade das Servas Red Syrah | Touriga Nacional 2008’ – wich has already been international recognized with a silver medal in the 18th wine contest ‘Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2011’, in Quebec, Canadá – This is the second edition (the first was the harvest of 2005) one red wine that results from a lot of two of the most important grapes around the world (70% Syrah and 30% Touriga Nacional), that aged in separated new French allier extra fine oak barrels for 12 months (70% French Oak and 30% American) and 6 months in bottle. Integrated with floral aromas with notes of ripe berries and some notes of spices and mint, is a dark red wine with violet tone and 14,5% alcohol content. The palate has an intense flavour, velvety and complex, elegant with robust tannins and round to make sure it has a good longevity ( positive development for 8 to 10 years, kept in a cool/dark place and bottle lying down ). It is recommended to open the bottle one hour before consumption and served at a temperature of 16-18º C. Ideal to pair with red meats, game, intense cheeses and sausages. This red wine will be soon in the market and the price around 15€. |
