Constructo 2018 Red Wine

Constructo is a unique blend of Touriga Nacional (50%) and Alfrocheiro (50%). The 35-year-old vineyard is situated at an altitude of 550 meters on granite soils in Penalva do Castelo, specifically in the sub-region of Castendo. The wine boasts a deep red fruit profile with immense complexity. On the palate, it presents a well-structured body and acidity, accompanied by medium tannins and texture. Constructo is a wine with significant aging potential in the bottle.

Textura Wines is an organic viticulture project established in 2018 in the Dão region of Portugal. The project focuses on producing wines that express the specific terroir of the slopes of the Serra da Estrela.

The production is primarily divided into two sub-regions of Dão:

Gouveia (Serra da Estrela), where vineyards with granite soils and higher altitudes are found. These conditions give rise to wines with high acidity and a mineral profile, such as the Textura da Estrela range.

Penalva do Castelo (Terras de Azurara) is a transitional soil area where the Vinha Encoberta and the project's winery are located. The winery is a converted former textile industry.

The wines are crafted using indigenous grape varieties from the region (such as Encruzado and Bical for whites, and Jaen, Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, or Tinta Pinheira for reds), employing a philosophy of minimal intervention in the winery.