CONDE DE CANTANHEDE

CLASSIFICATION: Protected Geographical Indication

REGION: Beira Atlântico

WINE TYPE: Rosé sparkling wine

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Baga

WINEMAKER: Osvaldo Amado

APPEARANCE: Crystalline with fine bubbles and gas release.

COLOUR: Defined pink colour.

FLAVOUR: Intense nose of fresh red fruit and jam of the same.

TASTE: Fruity, a moderate freshness and a nice volume in the mouth followed by an elegant mousse and a remarkable persistence.

WINEMAKING PROCESS: Total destemming, soft pressing, natural static decantation. Alcoholic fermentation at 18ºC, followed by a second fermentation in bottle (classic method). Only 40% of the free-run juice was used.

AGEING: A minimum of 9 months on lees and 1 month after the dégorgement.

LONGEVITY: 18 to 24 months.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: In leisure times, with various appetisers, fine pastries and natural fruit.

ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS:
Alcoholic level: 12.5% | pH: 3.25 | Total acidity: 6.8 g/L | Total sugars: 7.0 g/L