Contador de Estórias - The story teller
I have come across Manz Wine a while ago and for some strange reason I haven't had any in, I can confidently say, years! So I was really happy when Max decided to bring home two of their wines. Contador de Estórias and Dona Fátima. The weather really took a turn here in London and red wines are the theme currently, so lets start with Contador. A blend of Syrah (60%), Touriga Nacional (30%) and Petit Verdot (10%). This wine really hit home for me, not being able to go home during these crazy times is making me really homesick so if I can put my hands on anything Portuguese, I will grab it and call it my own! Winemaking process: Wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks with skin maceration for 3 weeks. Then 70% of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats (which allows the wine to keep its fruity character and freshness), and 30% aged in French oak (tannic structure, cedar notes) and American oak (vanilla, coffee, toast notes) for 12 months. Aromas: From the regio...