2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Alvarelhão, locally known as Brancelho
Drinking Window 9 years; starting point not stated
Classification DOC Vinho Verde; Monção and Melgaço sub-region
Region Vinho Verde
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Very Gentle Pressing Of Whole, Destemmed Grapes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 5,000 bottles
Bottles5,000
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into small boxes and transported promptly to the winery. Following stainless-steel vinification, the wine underwent an unspecified long maturation in used 400 L French-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Open ruby colour; ripe red fruit, strawberry, cherry and cedar aromas; dry palate with chocolate, leather and marked refreshing acidity; long, silky finish
Food Pairing Spiced leg of lamb or roast loin with vegetables
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Vinhão, Alvarelhão, Cainho, Pedral and Alvarinho; proportions not stated
Drinking Window 9–10 years; starting point not stated
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Tasting Notes Open ruby colour; intense red-fruit aroma with light wood-ageing notes; fine, delicate and elegant palate, dry and fresh with good acidity; harmonious, long finish
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