Murças Minas 2021
Wine Concept
Quinta dos Murças Minas comes from vineyards planted on a hillside at altitudes ranging from 110 to 300 metres where south-facing vineyards produce more highly concentrated grapes. These same slopes are graced with several natural springs, which refresh the area and help maintain a balance between greater ripening and the characteristic Murças freshness.
Awards
Wine Enthusiast
91 pts | 2018 | 2017
90 pts | 2019 | 2016 | 2015
Wine&Spirits
91 pts | 2019
90 pts | 2015
Wine Advocate
90 pts | 2015
Revista Adega
94 pts | 2019
Agriculture
This winter was warmer and drier than usual and spring brought large fluctuations both in temperature and precipitation. Early summer was marked by thunderstorms and intense hail storms in late June, followed by cooler and wetter weather in July. August temperatures rose and sped up ripening. Harvest began on 2nd September and yielded berries with good intensity and acidity.
VINEYARD AREA
15 hectares
PRODUCTION METHOD
Organic (Sativa certified)
SOIL GEOLOGY
Shale and Weathered Shale
VINEYARD AGE
Planted between 1987 and 2011
Grape Varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto CãoVinification / Maturation
Hand harvested and sorted, destemmed, crushed, foot trodden, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (25-28ºC) with indigenous yeasts in granite lagares, and pressed in an antique vertical press.
Approximately 9 months in concrete vats and used French oak barrels.
More Information
Wine Makers
José Luis Moreira da Silva.
Colour
Intense, with purplish hints.
Aroma
Lush and concentrated, with ripe red and black fruits predominating, and a touch of floral and balsamic notes reminiscent of rockrose.
Palate
Fresh and lively, with firm and mature tannins, and well-balanced acidity. Finish is long and persistent, showcasing the balance between freshness and ripeness.