VV47 is sourced from the estate's oldest vineyard, planted in 1947 at altitudes between 262 - 292m, with a south-east orientation. The vineyard's schist soil and elevation allow for an elegant, balanced, and complex expression of the terroir.
The grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in granite 'lagares'. Foot treading and pressing in an old-style vertical press are used, followed by aging in used French oak casks for 12 months.
The wine has a rich and lively aroma, with mature red fruit and balsamic notes from old vines. On the palate, it is well-balanced and elegant, with mature tannins and a harmonious acidity. The finish is long and persistent, suggesting that the wine has great potential for ageing in the bottle.
field blend of Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca and
Tinta Roriz.
