Point West red 2017
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Point West red 2017

POINT WEST CELEBRATES THE MOST WESTERLY WINE REGION IN EUROPE, LISBOA.

THE GREAT POET CAMÕES * WROTE ABOUT IT: “WHERE THE LAND ENDS AND THE SEA BEGINS”.

IN THE LISBOA WINE REGION THE COOL ATLANTIC BREEZES, COMBINE WITH THE SCORCHING SUN, PRODUCING PERFECTLY BALANCED GRAPES, THAT ARE USED IN THIS RICH WINE.

* CAMÕES it was the most acclaimed Portuguese poet. The Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities celebrates the date of June 10, 1580, the date of the death of Camões, being also dedicated to the Portuguese Language, the national citizen and the Armed Forces.

Harvest

2017

Color

Red

Country

Portugal

Region

Lisboa

Terroir

Quinta de Porto Franco

Vinification Method

Classic fermentation method with destemming and pre fermentative skin contact followed of the application of dry yeasts. Fermentation up to 30º C in the first 2/3, and lowering down to 20º C during the last 1/3. During the whole fermentative process, pumping over 2 times per day, using each time half of the volume contained in the vat. After the alcoholic fermentation, the cap is plunged for 30 days, and during that period, extraction of the gentle tannins is conducted, along with the malolactic fermentation and the natural stabilization of the wine.

Tasting Notes

Intense colour, aroma and flavour. Medium bodied, fruity, refined and smooth with a long, elegant and intense end of tasting.

How to Serve

Can be drunk on its own but will accompany full flavoured dishes for example roasts, game, pasta, vegetarian and cheese dishes.

Gross weight

8,3kgs (6x75cl)

Pallet configuration

135 cases (6x75cl) / 15 cases/level x 9 levels = 1151 kg

Euro pallet configuration

96 cases (6x75cl) 12 cases/level x 8 levels = 827 kg

Case dimensions

330x235x155

Bar code

Bottle (EAN13) = 560 0312 19042 7 // Case (ITF14) = 1 560 0312 19042 4

Harvest

2017

ABV at 20ºC%

12,5

Volume at 20ºC g/cm3

0,9975

Total dry matter g/dm3

41,6

Volatile acidity (in acetic acid) g/l

0,52

Total acidity g/l

6,00

Fixed acidity g/l

5,48

pH

3,42

SO2 (free) & (total) mg/l

26/ 131

2 TROPHYS, 8 GOLDS and 18 SILVER MEDALS in USA WINE RATINGS 2020

TROPHYS: Best in Show by Country Category - Consensus red 2016 - Vinho Regional Lisboa + Best in Show by Varietal Category - Consensus red 2016 - Vinho Regional Lisboa

Berlin International Wine Competition 2020 - 2 DOUBLE GOLD, 3 GOLD, 5 SILVER and 7 BRONZE MEDALS

DFJ VINHOS,S.A. - PORTUGAL WINERY OF THE YEAR 2020 in the Berlin International Wine Competition 2020

SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS 2020 - 1 TROPHY, 1 OURO, 2 PRATAS, 4 BRONZES e 5 COMMENDED

TROPHY - BEST WINE FOR PUB & BAR - Bigode Classic red 2018 - Vinho Regional Lisboa

WOMENS WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS 2020 - 2 DOUBLE GOLD, 19 GOLD, 3 SILVER and 2 BRONZE MEDALS

TROPHY : FRANCOS GRANDE ESCOLHA RED 2015 - VINHOS REGIONAL LISBOA - WINE OF THE YEAR !!!

1 TROPHY, 2 DOUBLE GOLD, 3 GOLD, 5 SILVER and 8 BRONZE MEDALS in AIWC 2019

DFJ Vinhos, S.A. - PORTUGAL WINERY OF THE YEAR 2019

CWSA 2019 - 2 TROPHYS, 6 DOUBLE GOLD, 17 GOLD, 9 SILVERS and 1 BRONZE MEDALS

PORTUGUESE WINE OF THE YEAR - Portada Reserva red 2016 & LISBOA WINE OF THE YEAR - Portada Winemakers Selection red 2018

CWSA BEST VALUE 2022 - 1 TROFÉU, 4 DOUBLE GOLD, 11 GOLD, 5 SILVER and 12 BRONZE MEDALS

TROPHY - VEGA red 2019 - DOC DOURO - CWSA DOURO WINE OF THE YEAR

DFJ was distinguished in the NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2016

Portugal Rose Winery of the Year - DFJ Vinhos, S.A. - Portugal Rose Wine of the Year - Casa do Lago rose 2015

15 BEST BUYS in the REVISTA DE VINHOS wine magazine in 2013

Great recognition of our work in the most important Portuguese wine magazine.

2 Cellar Selection and 23 Best Buys in Wine Enthusiast 2013

DFJ received 26 excellent ratings, 23 Best Buys and 2 Cellar Selection in Wine Enthusiast 2013. Also relevant DFJ get two wines with the rating of 92, two with 91 and four with 90.

DFJ won 24 awards at the AWC 2010 wine contest in Viena.

DFJ won 3 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 7 Seal of Approval.

INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2011

DFJ Vinhos was awarded with 8 Bronze Medals and 12 Commendeds in the International Wine Challenge 2011.

Decanter Wine Awards in 2011.

DFJ Vinhos was awarded with one silver medal, seven Bronze medals and 10 Commended on Decanter Wine Awards in 2011.

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011.

DFJ Vinhos was awarded with a Silver Medal and 10 Bronze Medals at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011.

KOREA WINE CHALLENGE 2011.

Bronze Medal for the Point West 2008 in the Korea Wine Challenge 2011.

2011 an year of great recognition of the DFJ work at the Wine Enthusiast

2011 was outstanding for DFJ wines at Wine Enthusiast.

Point West 2005 won silver medal in the IWS Design awards

The innovating design of Point West recognized

DFJ won 4 silver medals in Germany

Point West tinto 2005 won silver medal in the Mundus Vini 2009

DFJ won 27 awards at the AWC 2009 wine contest in Viena.

DFJ won 1 gold medal, 21 silver medals and 5 Seal of Approval.