Fortified Wine Sivipa Licoroso V.L.Q.P.R.D. , 2005

VARIETIES: From oldest Castelão (Periquita) local vines

SOIL/TERROIR: Sandy

Average Age of Vines: 25 years

Pruning system: Integrated Production Method, with maximum respect for the environment and soil

WINEMAKING: In deposits grapes undergo a slight fermentation, and then added a quality vinous spirit in order to block it.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol content: 17.1% VOL
Total acidity: 4 g/l
Residual sugar 210 g/l
Dry Extract: 310 gr/l
pH: 3.88
Media Production: 8 hl/ha

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Ideal as appetizer and dessert or accompaniment of cheese

Recommended temperature for tasting: 18º ºC

Visual Appearance: Very deep purple color, glossy.

Appearance olfactory: A unique wine in the region, since it combines the strength
and the character of Castelão (Periquita) grapes with the style of Port.
Deep purple and bright, with red berries marmalade and cherry aromas.

Appearance taste: Powerful in the mouth, unctuous and with a very balanced acidity.

Awards:

Silver medal- Palmela Concurso de Vinhos Engarrafados da CVRPS, 2007

Castelao Grapes

Castelao is one of the grape varieties most cultivated in the south of Portugal, particularly in the area of Palmela.

It has had many names throughout times: Joao de Santarem, Castelao Frances and the popularly spread Periquita.

Castelao develops best in hot climates and sandy and dry soils.

Wines produced by this grape variety are concentrated, aromatic (raspberry and gooseberry) and have good ageing potential.

The Palmela region produces the best wines from this grape variety.