Joao Barbosa Ninfa Colheita Red 2013

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Joao Barbosa Ninfa Colheita Red 2013 is dark ruby in color displaying a range of red fruit characters and floral notes and some background tones of leather and herbs. An intense wine showing balance, fine tannins and persistent finish. Joao Barbosa Ninfa Colheita Red 2013 goes great with red meat dishes, pasta, and chicken.

Joao Barbosa comes from generations of family deeply rooted in the wine industry. Bearing the same name as his grandfather and being the oldest of the grandsons Joao demonstrated from an early age a natural passion for wine and dedication to wine production. In 1997 Joao founded his eponymous winery and extended his dream of creating fine wines. Drawing on many years of personal experience; the aim is to produce wines that respect regionality and achieve the quality expected from discerning wine lovers and connoisseurs. Bringing unique experiences new grape varieties and blends to the region has provided surprising results. With 6.5 hectares of vineyards in Alto da Serra, Tejo, situated on 25kms from the Atlantic Coast, this cooler climate contributes to the elegance and finesse of these vines. As well as 10 hectares in Esperanca, Alentejo, their flagship wines Ninfa and Lapa dos Gaivões are made exclusively of estate grown fruit, expressing individual and authentic expressions of origin. since the first harvest their entire family and friends continue to collaborate and bring in each vintage, which they believe gives their wines their own unique genetic code.

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