Olho de Mocho
The oldest vineyard at Herdade do Rocim has always been affectionately called “Olho de Mocho” (“Owl’s Eye”), due to the abundance of this spontaneous wildflower, scientifically named Tolpis barbata. Because it is so special, it could only give rise to a unique and authentic wine, which we now call “Olho de Mocho Single Vineyard.”
It is in this old vineyard that the Antão Vaz grape variety is found, in a plot with slight east-facing exposure and row orientation running north-south.
The climate is typically Mediterranean, in the Vidigueira sub-region, where weather conditions are the mildest in Alentejo, creating an ideal microclimate for producing high-quality wines. The soils are low in fertility, sandy-loam of granitic origin, offering great potential for vine cultivation and the production of exceptional wines.
Vinification: Hand-harvested into 12 kg boxes in the early hours of August 17, 2023.
After 24 hours of cold skin maceration, fermentation took place in 500 L French oak barrels and cement vats over 15 days at controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation, the wine underwent daily bâtonnage.
Ageing: Aged for nine months in cement vats and French oak barrels.
Total Acidity: 6.000 g/dm³ | Volatile Acidity: 0.30 g/dm³ | Residual Sugar: 0.8 g/dm³ | pH: 3.20
Appellation: DOC Alentejo Vidigueira
Viticulture: Catarina Vieira, Amândio Cruz | Winemaking: Catarina Vieira, Pedro Ribeiro
Awards
92/100 – Wine Enthusiast – Harvest 2018
90/100 – Robert Parker – August 2019 – Harvest 2018
17/20 – Revista Vinho (Wine Magazine) – Grandes Escolhas – Harvest 2017
90/100 – Wine Enthusiast – Feb. 2019 – Harvest 2017
Gold at the “Caixa Agrícola 2016 Contest” – Harvest 2014
17/20 – Julia Harding | Jancis Robinson – Harvest 2014
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 104476-1
