2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 30% Gouveio, 25% Viosinho, 15% Arinto, 10% Rabigato, 10% Códega de Larinho, 10% Fernão Pires
Region Douro
Harvest Dates 1–18 September 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats and 225 L French-oak barrels
Pressing Method All Varieties Were Destemmed And Lightly Crushed Before The Initial Pressing.
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date February 2025
Production Details Most wine fermented in stainless-steel vats; 20% fermented in 225 L French-oak barrels. Maturation lasted 5 months in 80% stainless steel, 10% new French oak and 10% second-year oak. Barrel lots were bâtonnaged three times weekly for the first month after alcoholic fermentation and weekly for the following three months. Recommended serving temperature is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh citrus, peach and ripe stone-fruit aromas; bright and balanced, with citrus layers, spicy oak, peach, apricot and grapefruit, a generous texture and a long savoury finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.12
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 46% Viosinho, 17% Gouveio, 14% Rabigato, 13% Fernão Pires, 7% Códega de Larinho, 3% Arinto
Region Douro
Harvest Dates 25 August–21 September 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and 225 L French-oak barrels
Pressing Method All Varieties Were Destemmed And Lightly Crushed Before The Initial Pressing.
Oak Details 16% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak16%
Second Fill Oak4%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Most wine fermented in stainless-steel tanks; 20% fermented in 225 L French-oak barrels. Maturation lasted 5 months in 80% stainless steel, 16% new oak and 4% second-year oak. Barrel lots were bâtonnaged three times weekly during the first month after alcoholic fermentation and weekly for another three months. Recommended serving temperature is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Intense floral and white-fleshed-fruit aromas with citrus and rock-rose resin; elegant and poised, with vibrant freshness, good acidity and a long, intense finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and 225 L second-year French-oak barrels
Pressing Method All Varieties Were Destemmed And Lightly Crushed Before Pressing.
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details The wines fermented in stainless-steel tanks except for Viosinho, representing 18% of the wine, fermented in 225 L second-year French-oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrels, 20% new, for about 6 months, with weekly bâtonnage for 3 months. Recommended serving temperature is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Bright crystalline colour; fruity, floral and mineral aromas; crisp freshness with spicy complexity, an unctuous texture and a long, full finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation in French-oak barrels lasted 20 days at a controlled 16–18°C. The wine then aged in French-oak barrels, 30% new, for about 6 months, with weekly bâtonnage for 3 months. Recommended serving temperature is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Light crystalline gold; fruity, floral and mineral aromas with vanilla complexity; crisp, unctuous and fresh, with a long, full palate.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation in French-oak barrels, 20% new, lasted 21 days. The wine aged in French-oak barrels, also 20% new, for about 6 months, with weekly bâtonnage for 3 months. Recommended serving temperature is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Clear light gold; intense, fresh and slightly mineral aromas layered with fruit and flowers; full palate, balanced acidity and a long aftertaste.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos