Fermented and foot trodden in lagares. Three years in large oak barrels (tonéis) followed by 10 months in smaller 640 l. oak casks. From the exceptional vintage of 2007, once crushed in the lagares the grapes immediately showed excellent dark colour and lovely aromas, with good sugar content and acidity. Fermentations were long and easy to control. The first tastings revealed wines marked by elegance, finesse and outstanding balance resulting in some being set aside to produce this Colheita.