Description

Fifty year old vineyards producing low yields in schist and limestone soils. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, followed by eighteen months in first and second passage French and American oak. It then spends twelve months in bottle before release. Not produced every year, previous vintages are 2005, 2009, 2012.



Key Wine Information

Producer

Herdade das Servas

Style

Still, Red

Appellation

Alentejo VR

Region

Alentejo, Portugal

Grape Blend

Alicante Bouschet (45%)
Touriga Nacional (25%)
Trincadeira (25%)
Petit Verdot (5%)

Label

Vinhas Velhas

Alcohol

15.5%