Esplanada 2008
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Esplanada 2008

Harvest

2008

Color

Red

Country

Portugal

Region

Algarve

Vinification Method

Classic fermentation method, involving selective extractive enzymes, which are compatible with the active 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.

Ageing

Wine is aged in American, French of Allier and Portuguese oak barrels of 225 Lt, for 3 months. Ageing in bottle a minimum 5 months after bottling.

Tasting Notes

A rich ruby colour with superb aromas. This is a full-bodied wine that is full of character and shows excellent balance. It has delicious, intense black cherry and cassis flavours yet is extremely smooth. There is subtle oak spice on the finish which is dry

How to Serve

Excellent whit or without food, particularly recommended with meat, pasta, cheese and any full flavoured dishes.

Gross weight

8,7 kgs (12x75cl)

Pallet configuration

128 cases (6x75cl); 16 cases/level x 8 levels

Euro pallet configuration

96 cases (6x75cl); 12 cases/level x 8 levels

Case dimensions

310x255x175

Bar code

Bottle (EAN13) = 560 031219 128 8 // Carton (ITF14) = 1 560 031219 128 5

Harvest

2008

ABV at 20ºC%

14.5

Volume at 20ºC g/cm3

0.9922

Total dry matter g/dm3

32.6

Volatile acidity (in acetic acid) g/l

0.61

Total acidity g/l

4.72

Fixed acidity g/l

4.56

pH

3.82

SO2 (free) & (total) mg/l

29/70

Five Bronze medals and 7 Commended in the IWC 2010

12 awards won DFJ in the International Wine Challenge 2010 in London

6 medals in the MUNDUS VINI 2010

Three gold medals and three silver medals was an excellent recognition of our wines, in one of the most important and recognized world wine contests the MUNDUS VINI.

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.

DFJ won 23 awards at IWC 2005

DFJ won one Silver medal, 7 Bronze medals and 15 Commended in the International Wine Challenge 2005 wine contest. The DFJ Castelão & Cabernet red 2002 won Commended.