Catalogue information
The year 2005 will go down in the books as a warm and dry year. The winter before the harvest was extremely cold and the shortage of rainfall meant that the canes had to use the water reserves in the ground after an already very dry 2004. Leaf formation therefore delayed until late March. The fruits also appeared to remain small for a long time due to water shortage. A redeeming bit of rain did not fall until just before summer. Now, however, a very hot and dry period started with three heat waves. Although the plants were affected by this, the small grapes ripened very steadily. Slower than usual, beautifully concentrated bunches were formed that were healthier than ever. Fortunately, enough cooling precipitation fell at the beginning of September to successfully close the ripening season. Picking could start halfway through the month at Terra Feita - a week after Vargellas. The opaque black-purple color of the 2005 reflects those dry and warm weather conditions. With classic black fruit aromas, ripe cherries and cassis, a captivating hint of mint and the distinctive gum cistus, licorice and chocolate impressions, the Terra Feita 2005 has also become a very promising wine. Its beautifully fused but muscular tannins, its richness of herbs and explosive fruit, predict a long life in the better wine cellar.
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