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WINES OF PORTUGAL
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Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto
Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional Castelao, Syrah and Alicante
Bouschet. Fermented in traditional granite lagares and stainless steel, the wine is then refined for eighteen
months in French oak barriques. Deep violet in color with a powerful bouquet of ripe black fruit, spice
and rose, this red is elegant on the palate, with soft tannins and vibrant acidity leading to a long and
expressive finish.
2011:
Editors’ Choice 93 WE |
2010:
92 WE
CH by Chocapalha
CH by Chocapalha is an homage to the Swiss origins of Alice Tavares da Silva, the family matriarch; CH,
the European country code for Switzerland, graces each and every label of this outstanding tribute. This
wine is a pure expression of old-vine Touriga Nacional fermented in traditional granite lagares and aged
in French oak barriques for twenty-four months before bottling. Deeply expressive, CH by Chocapalha
displays bold, dark fruit aromas on the nose with subtle nuances of leather and violet. The structured
palate is supported by firm tannins and enticing flavors of black currant and raspberry, followed by a
remarkable finish.
2012:
92 WA |
2011:
93 WE |
2010:
92 WS |
2009:
90 WA
Chocapalha Vinha Mãe
Vinha Mãe translates to “The Mother Vine” in Portuguese and is the flagship red of the Chocapalha estate.
Sourced from powerful, twenty-seven-year-old vines and fermented in traditional granite lagares with
successive machine pressings, this wine is aged in French oak barriques for twenty months. Deep violet in
color with deep concentration on the nose, this wine boasts a rich perfume of ripe black fruits and floral
notes. Elegantly structured with rich tannins, Vinha Mãe has a wonderful capacity for aging.
2012:
94 WE |
2011:
92 WE