Calem Colheita 2009
Color:
Bright red colour with brown hues.
Taste:
Harmonious and structured on the palate, it reveals an impressive texture. The complexity of the walnuts and other dried fruit enhance the elegance of the flavours. A surprising Colheita with an enduring finish.
Aroma:
Rich and expressive nose of dried fruit wrapped in light sweetness.
Gastronomy:
Served chilled, it reveals all its finesse and sophistication, especially when drunk with desserts made with caramel, dried fruit and spice, such as caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tarte tatin, crème brulée and medium-strength cheeses. Despite the age, its freshness persists. An extraordinary match with a refreshing tangerine parfait.
Interesting Facts
Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A very fine wine, made from one single harvest. A Colheita wine matures in oak barrels for periods of time that can vary, but never less than 7 years. It is then bottled and sold according to the demands of the market.
