Transcript Serradayres
SERRADAYRES Reserva PORTUGAL BRAND BOOK “SERRADAYRES” www.enoport.com MARCA “Serradayres” is a century-old brand existent since 1897. “Count” Castro de Guimarães was the creator of “Serradayres” having recurred to the most specialized winemakers of the time. Following are some of the prizes obtained by “Serradayres” that give the true testimony of the historical and qualitative wealth of this brand since ever: 1900 Gold Medal, Paris; 1904 – Grand Prize, S.Luis; 1908 – Grand Prize , Rio de Janeiro; 1963 – Gold Medal, Lisbon; 1975 – Gold Medal, Bratislava; 2008 – Gold Medal, Tejo region – Portugal. www.enoport.com SERRADAYRES Serradayres comes from the “Tejo” region from the single estate of the Enoport Group in this area – “Quinta S. Joao Batista” , S. João Batista Estate ( in the map bellow). S. João Batista Estate has a total area of around 115 hectares, of which 85 ha are planted with vineyards. The vines are growing in an integrated production system. Among the varietals planted the majority are for red wines (around 76 ha) . Traditional Portuguese varietals: Castelão, Trincadeira Preta, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca (60%). International varietals: Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). Is certified for the production of wines with the DoTejo DOC Appellation and Tejo Regional Wine. www.enoport.com About “Tejo” region The Tejo region extends along the fertile plains and has a gentle climate, heavily influenced by the River Tagus running through it. Vines are planted throughout the tree distinct areas of the region: • The lush riverbank fields (Campo) ideal to the whites. • The limestone area north of the River (Bairro) ideal for the reds. • The sandy soils south of the River (Charneca) which induce an harmonization both for white and red wines. The Ribatejo plains are studded with bulls and horses, reared for bullfighting , a sport which is the lifeblood whose culture dominates the region. www.enoport.com Grape varietals www.enoport.com TOURIGA NACIONAL It’s considered one of Portugal’s finest grapes. Touriga Nacional gives inky wines, full- bodied, powerful with exceptional aromas. It frequently shows blackberry, blueberry, rock rose and rosemary notes. Its renown has caused because its spread throughout all regions from the northernmost corners down to the Algarve. Touriga Nacional wines age well and gain aromatic complexity with barrel aging. www.enoport.com CASTELÃO The most widely-grown red grape variety in Portugal. It is highly adaptable to different climate conditions and its remarkable versatility enables winemakers to make distinctive wines – powerful and intense for lengthy cellaring. www.enoport.com TRINCADEIRA It gives body to aromatic, fruity wines with a floral tendency leaning towards vegetal when there has not been enough maturation. One of its distinctive features is high natural acidity, a desirable and necessary feature for the hot Alentejo lands. Trincadeira has a traditional association with Aragonez, forming one of the most complementary partnerships in Alentejo blended wines. www.enoport.com SERRADAYRES RESERVA Regional Tejo Predominant in red fruits, with Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry and Cassis prevailing. The wild fruits and the toast nuances complete this bouquet. Fruity flavour, smooth, well-structured and harmonious. It’s ideal to accompany grilled red meats or with sauces, game and structured cheeses. COLHEITA /VINTAGE 2010 Berliner Wein Trophy GOLD Concours Mondial de Bruxelles GOLD Concurso de Vinhos Engarrafados do Tejo/3º Bottled Wine Competition of Tejo Region SILVER International Wine and Spirit Competition BRONZE Revista Wine Enthusiast 89 scores Decanter COMMENDED International Wine Challenge COMMENDED www.enoport.com Grape varietals www.enoport.com ARINTO One of the Portuguese oldest indigenous varieties, it is spread to most wine regions given its adaptability to different soils and climates. Arinto, known also as Pedernã in Vinho Verde wine region, has very good acidity as one of its key features (giving good freshness to the wines) combined with structure and a velvety feel. Its aroma is relatively discreet, with mineral notes, green apples and lemons. Arinto is responsible for wines that evolve very well in bottle, acquiring elegance and complexity. www.enoport.com FERNÃO-PIRES It’s one of Portugal’s most planted grapes. It’s na aromatic variety – you might detect scents and flavors of lime, lemon, roses and other flowers, tangerines, oranges…and it’s best drunk young. It is also very versatile, used both as a single variety or blended. www.enoport.com SERRADAYRES Branco Regional Tejo Young aroma. orange blossom, citrus and melissa prevailing. Tropical fruits nuances, hazelnut and toasts. Fruity, fresh, balanced and harmonious. To drink as an aperitif or accompanying fish, seafood and grilled white meats delicacies. COLHEITA /VINTAGE 2010 COLHEITA /VINTAGE 2011 Berliner Wein Trophy – GOLD Concurso Vinhos Engarrafados do Tejo 2011 - GOLD Concurso Mundial de Bruxelas - SILVER International Wine & Spirit Competition – SILVER BEST IN CLASS Decanter World Wine Awards - BRONZE International Wine Challenge - COMMENDED Concurso Mundial de Bruxelas International Wine Challenge SILVER COMMENDED www.enoport.com