Q.S.S. Reserva Red
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This is a rare blend of three different grape varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet.
- The Q.S.S. Red Reserva comes from the, Arruda dos Vinhos vineyards in Portugal. They are mostly hillside vineyards, with soils that are predominantly clay-limestone and enjoy a Mediterranean climate with a strong Atlantic influence.
Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
Elaboration: Fermented in open top stainless steel tanks followed by three weeks post-fermentation maceration, “cuvaison”. 12 months of partial aging in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet color, expressive nose with black fruit, black pepper and some complex notes of truffles in perfect harmony with the oak toast. In the mouth shows its concentration, freshness and elegance.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Q.S.S. Rare is a label of Quinta De S. Sebastião, a winery in the village of Arruda dos Vinhos, a sub-region of Portugal’s Lisbon main region. It was established in 1755, the same year an earthquake devastated the area. The tradition of winemaking in Arruda dos Vinhos goes back more than 1,000 years. Today, Quinta De S. Sebastião is owned and operated by Antonio Parente.
The award-winning Q.S.S. Rare line of wine was created for two reasons: to offer vibrant and modern wines produced from an ancient terroir and to support the cause of saving endangered wildlife. A percentage of each sale goes to support organizations such as The League for the Protection of Nature to prevent the extinction of species crucial to the environment from tigers to seahorses.