CASA DA PASSARELA “O FUGITIVO”

Intro

A concept for wines that happen.
They happen under unique conditions in unique years. They happen in very limited quantities. They happen due to a permanent restlessness, a challenge to every prescribed rules. These are wines that are not part of the permanent portfolio – they could be called “collector’s wines”. Above all, these are wines to be found. And to be discovered.

Found exclusively in the old vineyards of Serra da Estrela, and famous for its high levels of acidity,  this variety was usually planted at the entrance of the vineyards – definitely not the best grape to eat. Its name says it all: Uva-Cão (“Dog-Grape”), “the grape that guards the vine.” To the most curious and the most sensitive, a warning – the acidity of this wine is remarkable!

Region: D.O.C. Dão

Subregion: Serra da Estrela

Climate: Continental Dry

Soil: Poor

Type: Granitic

Grape(s): Uva-cão

Winemaking: In cement vats

Ageing: 500L used barrels

Alcoholic stength: 13%

Total Acidity: 8,08g/dm3

pH: 3,01

Sugar: 2,3g/dm3

Colour: citrine

Flavour: Wine of great freshness

Taste: Elegant aftertaste, delicate with great complexity

Aftertaste: Long

Consumption: Immediate (with great potential for evolution in bottle)

Gastronomy: Fat fish dishes and white meats

Winemaker: Paulo Nunes