The Forbidden One by Macanita

Winegrower: Insula Vinus Winemaker: António Maçanita Old mixed vines. Origin: Pico - Azores. Concept: Savior and resilient, Queen Isabella has ensured the preservation of vines and wine in the islands from the attack on the islands to the present day. For many... it's not wine! For us, it's culture, it's folklore, it's part of our customs. This "Isabella the Forbidden" highlights the history of the last 200 years, in an elegant, aromatic, authentic and... simple wine, like everything that is good! Tasting notes: Dark ruby ​​color with medium concentration, exuberant nose, intense notes of passion fruit. Fresh, authentic and simple attack, like everything that is good. Winemaking: Selective manual harvesting in 20kg baskets, selection on a sorting table, gravity-fed entry into the vat without the use of pumps. Gastronomy: A fresh, elegant, spicy, and saline red wine like few others. An ideal partner for grilled and seasoned red meat dishes. Storage and serving: Store at 12-14ºC and serve at 16ºC to be drunk at 18ºC. Alcohol 11% Vol.