Muxagat, Tinta Barroca, Douro 2022

The Muxagat Tinta Barroca 2022 is a distinctive red wine that offers a fresh and youthful expression of the Douro Valley's terroir. Crafted exclusively from the Tinta Barroca grape, this wine showcases the region's unique characteristics.With a commitment to organic farming practices and minimalist winemaking, Muxagat produces wines that reflect both tradition and innovation.

Tech Notes

• Region: Douro Superior, Portugal

• Grape: 100% Tinta Barroca

• Farming: Organic practices

• Soil: Transition from schist to granite

• Vinification: Manual harvest in 20 kg boxes; 12-hour pre-fermentation cooling at 10°C; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats at 25°C; 1-month maceration

• Aging: 9 months in concrete vats on fine lees

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13%

• Serving Temperature: 16°C

• Aging Potential: Best enjoyed between 2024 and 2027