OLHO DE MOCHO RESERVA TINTO 2019 0.75

Product: OLHO DE MOCHO RESERVA TINTO 2019 0.75

Country of origin: Portugal

Producer: Rocim Estate

Origin: Vidigueira, Alentejo

The oldest vineyard at Herdade do Rocim has always been affectionately called "Olho de Mocho" (Owl's Eye), due to its abundance of this wild flower, scientifically known as Tolpis barbata. Because of its special nature, it could only give rise to a unique and authentic wine, which we now call "Olho de Mocho Single Vineyard".

 

Soil: Low productivity, of granitic and schistous origin. Great soil potential for vine cultivation and for producing excellent wines.

Climate: Typically Mediterranean, in the Vidigueira wine sub-region where the climatic conditions are the most temperate in the Alentejo, providing an optimal microclimate for the production of high-quality wines.

Grapes: Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira

Winemaker: Catarina Vieira and Pedro Ribeiro

Exam Notes

Color: Deep and concentrated ruby.

Aroma: Ripe black fruit. Notes of tobacco, spices, and mint.

Taste: Elegant and structured on the palate. Firm tannins, austerity and freshness. Long and persistent finish.

Pairing: Enjoy with lightly caramelized roasted red meat, or with black fruit jam. It also pairs well with a rich Portuguese cheese like "Azeitão" or a traditional "Roquefort".

Service: Serve at a temperature of 16-18 °C.

 

Winemaking: Hand-harvested in 12 kg boxes on September 14th for Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira. After passing through the cold chamber, the grapes underwent a meticulous selection process on a sorting table, followed by total destemming and very light crushing of the berries. Fermentation took place in cement vats at a controlled temperature for a period of 13 days.

Internship: Aged in 500L French oak barrels for a period of 16 months.

 Awards and Reviews:

Silver Medal “International Wine Challenge” 2015 Vintage 2012

Bronze Medal “Decanter World Wine Awards” 2015 – 2012 Vintage

17 pts. Julia Harding| Jancis Robinson – 2012 Harvest

92 points. “Wine Enthusiast” – 2012 Vintage

"Best of the Year" – Wine Magazine – Great Choices – 2013 Vintage

"Highly Recommended 2018" by Revista de Vinhos – 2015 Vintage

Press Choice 2018 – Red Wine Category – 2016 Vintage

18 points Evasões Magazine – 2016 Harvest

94 points – Wine Enthusiast – Feb. 2019 – 2016 Vintage

17.5 points – July Edition of Revista de Vinhos – July 2019 – 2017 Vintage

17.5 points – July Edition of Vinho Magazine – Great Choices – July 2019 – 2017 Vintage

93 points – Robert Parker – August 2019 – 2017 Vintage

95 points Decanter – January 2021 – 2017 Vintage

17.5 points – “Luxury Alentejo for under €30” – Revista Vinho – Grandes Escolhas – November 2020 – 2018 Vintage

91 points Mark Squires | Robert Parker – December 2020 – 2018 Vintage

17.5 points - "Highly Recommended 2020" - Wine Magazine - 2018 Vintage

Gold Medal – Portuguese Wine Competition 2021 – 2018 Vintage

Awarded the "Press Choice" prize by Vinho Magazine – Grandes Escolhas – 2019 Vintage.

Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.

Capacity: 75cl 

Quantity per box: 3

Card Type: Card

Allergens: Contains sulfites.