With grapes from the most typical varieties of Alentejo, produced in the sub-region of Borba, the wine Rótulo Cortiça was crafted, a true emblem of the Borba Winery.
Derived from old vines, the grapes underwent rigorous control in the maturation process and were harvested in small quantities. In the winery, after destemming and gently crushing the grapes, alcoholic fermentation commenced and extended for about 10-15 days with a controlled temperature of 24ºC, aiming for enhanced extraction of grape aromas and fruity flavors. To increase polyphenolic complexity, tannins, and the structure of the wine, it remained in the tank during a post-fermentation maceration process. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel containers. To accentuate and elevate its organoleptic characteristics, the wine aged for 12 months in 3rd and 4th-year French oak barrels and in casks of exotic wood. Afterward, it underwent a 6-month bottle aging stage in the cellar.