Quinta de S. Sebastião
Quinta De S. Sebastiao Doc Arruda 2020
Details
Vineyard Location: The origin of this enticing bottle of red wine is the beautiful landscape of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal. Nestled mostly on hillside vineyards, the unique Mediterranean climate combined with the strong Atlantic influence provides an ideal environment for growing the vines.
Soil: This premium wine boasts its origins in clay-limestone soil which gives the wine its unique characteristics. The vineyard’s mineral-rich soils enhance the flavour and aroma of the wine, providing depth and complexity.
Grape Varieties: Crafted from two noble Portuguese grape varieties - Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, this wine showcases the best of traditional winemaking practices.
Vinification: The wine undergoes a classic tanning process with prolonged maceration, and is then partially aged for 9 months in 2nd and 3rd use French oak barrels. This aging process contributes to the wine’s robust structure and refined flavours.
Tasting Notes: This wine is of a dark ruby colour, exuding an expressive and youthful aroma filled with notes of ripe fruit and a hint of toasty nuances. On the palate, it delivers an easy, smooth, and elegant experience, making it a pleasure to drink.
Food Pairing: This red wine pairs beautifully with various meat dishes, game meat, sausages, and cured cheeses. The balance of flavours enhances the taste of your meals, making it a perfect companion for your dining occasions.
Serving Temperature: For optimal tasting, this wine should be served at 16-18ºC, allowing the complex flavours and fragrances to fully unfold.
Alcohol Content and Acidity: With an alcohol content of 13.5%vol, a total acidity of 5.43g/l, and a PH of 3.74, this wine strikes a perfect balance between dryness and acidity, resulting in a harmonious taste that lingers.
Winemaker: Filipe Sevinate Pinto, a renowned winemaker, has expertly crafted this red wine, delivering a product that encapsulates the very essence of Portugal's rich winemaking tradition.
Indulge in a bottle of Portugal Vineyards Red Wine, and immerse yourself in the richness of Portugal's winemaking heritage.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.