HDL Aragonez -bio-
– Herbal Essence of Portugal –
„Dark purple colour with ruby red reflexes, Aroma of fresh forest herbs with hints of eucalyptus and green tobacco leaves. On the pallet ripe black cherries, ripe and soft tannins, good structure and length underlined by juicy flavours of red berries with a delicate mineral finish.“
certified organic wine
Control Authority: Sativa-PT-BIO-03
Since 10 years we are certified organic, which means that we are not using any herbicides or pesticides. In plus we are supporting biodiversity in the vineyard by the plantation of autochtonous varieties in and around the vineyard and seeding blossoming plants for suporting bees and other benifical insects.
vegan wine
We are not using any animal products such as gelantine or egg in the winemaking process.
classification:
Vinho Regional Alentejo
varieties:
100% Aragonez
soil:
red slate
winemaker:
Carsten Heinemeyer
vinification:
Strict yield control through consistent pruning and thinning. Hand picking in the cool morning hours. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using reassembly. Gentle pressing and 8 months aging in stainless steel tanks and 10% in French oak barrels, gentle handling during the winemaking and natural cold stabilization before bottling.
prizes and awards:
SELECTION 2013 Wine Challenge Prowein
– HDL Aragonez 2011 – *** (highest score)
SELECTION 2012
– HDL Aragonez 2010 – *** (highest score)
MUNDUS VINI Biofach 2011
– HDL Aragonez 2009 – Gold
WINE MASTERS CHALLENGE 2011
– HDL Aragonez 2009 – Silver