2019 Quinta da Pellada Carrocel, Dao, Portugal Marchesi di Gresy this centennial Hakushu Peated Malt

this centennial Hakushu Peated Malt brings smoke that is less strong

It is moderately dosed at between 7 and 8 grams per litre

Jason decided to stop making new South Block wines in tribute to his father

Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyard

-  Stephan Reinhardt

2019 Quinta da Pellada Carrocel, Dao, Portugal Marchesi di Gresy this centennial Hakushu Peated MaltMost Pellada and Saes wines are field blends, but Carrocel is produced exclusively from one small parcel that grows 5 ancient clones of Touriga Nacional. It was planted in 1950 in granite soils with lines of sand, clay, and quartz, at 500m (1,640 ft) elevation. This is a 0. 5 hectare, single parcel wine in Quinta da Pellada. All fermented in stainless steel tanks with 12 days. The aging takes place in used, 400L French oak barrels for 24 months