World Wild Wines Definido Tinto 2018 (6 Bottles) Dão, Portugal

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The grapes were harvested manually and the first selection happened directly in the field. Only the grapes suitable for our quality criteria were harvested. These were delicately transported in 15 kg boxes to our cellar where a strict sorting happened before processing them. Only the bunches that really proved to be perfect were sent by gravity to the old cement vats (1962), where alcoholic fermentation occurred naturally and without any addition of chemicals and / or yeasts. Then, part of the wine was transferred to age in in French oak barrels for 20 months. The remaining wine, after being cleaned from the bunches, aged in the same cement vat. During this stage, malolactic fermentation took place. 24 months later, a blend from a strict selection of each barrel was assembled for the Definido Red.

As the first edition, DEFINIDO RED 2019 has a fine and elegant wine as a result of the intention to create a fine wine with a typical extraction from the Dão region. Shows a bright ruby ​​color. The aroma is deep, complex and austere. The mineral profile, with floral notes, cocoa and fruits of the forest, is in full harmony with the notes of the barrel. In the glass, over time, the wine will show several layers, in a very elegant register, but with tension, reflecting the freshness and minerality of the old vines. With a silky texture and firm structure, it presents highly polished tannins. Although young, impresses with balance and precision. Very fine, long and seductive finish.

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About World Wild Wines

The purpose of creating the Definidos wine range is to offer our consumers a vision of the great potential of the demarcated Dão region. These wines are delicate, precise, unique and authentic. These wines are designed for the most demanding customers, who seek originality and uniqueness. With great aging potential, the whites stand out for their minerality and freshness while the reds for fresh fruit accompanied by aromas of field berries and spices

Definidos wines are the younger siblings of Vinhos Imperfeitos.

The Dão is one of the most unique wine growing regions in the world. It is just east of Bairrada, but surrounded by the largest range of mountains in all Portugal. The Serra da Estrela to the south east, mainland Portugal’s tallest mountain range, exhume the region as altitude, old vines and grantric soils articulate the region. These mountains protect the Dão from the warm Iberian winds coming from the east as well as much of the humidity that is typical of the coast. This creates one of the coolest, and relatively dry, regions in Portugal. The Dão has long been called “The Burgundy” of Portugal, and while a sub-alpine region like the Northern Rhone might be a more apt comparison in terms of geography and climate, it does get one thing across: the wines are defined by elegance.

QED Artisan Wine Merchants

We are a family owned Fine Wine Wholesaler. Our portfolio includes domestic and imported wines from: France, Portugal, Japan and New Zealand.

We work with passionate families, who are committed to excellence and their environment. Our focus in on bio-dynamically and organically produced wines.

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