2022 Susana Esteban 'A Centenaria' Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Niederösterreich pleasant saltiness

pleasant saltiness

no interventions are done until bottling

The name "Ageno" is in homage to the original owner of the estate

Raised and aged for 9 months in the same vessels

Maceration occurs in neutral spirit before dilution and sweetening

2022 Susana Esteban 'A Centenaria' Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Niederösterreich pleasant saltinessThe Vinha Centenaria comes from a single vineyard around 750 meters of elevation of centenarian vines. It is a relatively new acquisition for Susana, with a slightly different makeup than is typical in the region, with much less Alicante Bouchet in the blend, instead leaning on varieties like Trincadeira, Castelao, and Garanoir. The result is a wine that is much more red fruited and silky tannins than has traditionally been possible in her cellar. The