Q.S.S. Rare
QSS Rare was created to draw consumers’ attention to a serious problem we have today: endangered animals. The main idea is to make consumers aware of the cause and, in addition to tasting a fantastic wine, give them the opportunity to help a non-governmental organization committed to the protection of animals. For each bottle purchased, the consumer will be donating a fee to this organization. Besides, QSS Rare has also a very interesting technological component: the label have a QR Code that can be read by any camera from any phone (no application required), taking consumers to a website where they can learn more of the history of the animals as well as further information about the wine itself.
Q.S.S. Rare
Red wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos / Portugal
Mostly hillside vineyards
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Cold soak followed by 25°C fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Syrah and Touriga Nacional
Serve at 16-18ºC
Alcohol content 13,5%vol
Total acidity 4,10 g/l
PH 3,75
Wine with an intense ruby color, with expressive notes of berry and an aroma with chocolaty notes. The palate is soft and elegant.
Best paired with red meats, sausages, game and cod.
Q.S.S. Rare
Reserva
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos / Portugal
Mostly hillside vineyards
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Fermented in open top stainless steel tanks followed by three weeks post-fermentation maceration, “cuvaison”. 12 months of partial aging in French oak barrels.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet
Serve at 16-18ºC
Alcohol content 13,5%vol
Total acidity 5,06 g/l
PH 3,63
Deep garnet color, expressive nose with black fruit, black pepper and some complex notes of truffles in perfect harmony with the oak toast. In the mouth shows its concentration, freshness and elegance.
Good pairing with both slow cooked meat and fish or strong cheese.
Q.S.S. Rare
Rose wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos / Portugal
Mostly hillside vineyards
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Slight maceration followed by 13°C fermentation of juice in stainless steel tanks.
Touriga Nacional and Syrah
Serve at 10-12ºC
Alcohol Content 13%vol
Total Acidity 4,10 g/l
PH 3,50
Wine with an fresh pink color, strawberry and blackcurrant fruit aroma
with a slight spicy to it. The palate is fresh and soft.
Best paired with asian food, oily fish and some seafood dishes with some spice.
Q.S.S. Rare
Green wine
Vineyards
Northwest at 40 km from the coast, with
high range altitudes and fertile granitic
soils.
Climate
Atlantic.
Soil
Fertile Granitic.
Vinification
Pressed and clear 12°C fermentation of juice on stainless steel tanks.
Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura
Serve at 8ºC
Álcohol Content 9,5%vol
Total Acidity 6,0 g/l
PH 3,28
Wine with a light yellow colour, expressive mineral and fruity nose. Soft and fresh aftertaste.
Best paired seafood, fish and asian dishes
Q.S.S. Rare
White wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos / Portugal
Mostly hillside vineyards
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Pressed and clear 12°C fermentation of juice in stainless steel tanks.
Arinto and Fernão Pinto
Serve at 10-12ºC
Alcohol Content 12%vol
Total Acidity 6,2 g/l
PH 3,50
Wine with a lemon color with greenish tinge. expressive aroma with lychee type fruit and fresh floral paired well with floral notes of lime. The palate is soft, very easy and fresh.
Best paired with salads. seafood and fish.
