Description
APPELATION
Regional Lisboa
GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Arinto; 20% Chardonnay; 20% Vital
TASTING NOTES
Bright, citric color with hints of green. Fresh and intense bouquet where white pulp fruits stand out, namely pear.
Balanced yet lively acidity with mineral suggestions. Finishes strong and persistent with confirmation of the nose impression on white pulp fruits.
VINEYARDS
The grapes for this wine come from young vineyards that are able to fully express it’s varietal character.
The soils are fine textured, neutral and clay-calcareous. The climate is Mediterranean with Atlantic influence.
2019 VINTAGE REPORT
Following a dry and hot winter came a hot and dry spring. Summer came in dry and slightly cooler thus grape maturation were long, giving origin to balanced grapes with ripe tannins and high phenolic content. Vintage took place from September 2nd to 9th October.
WINEMAKING
Grapes were selected for picking at it’s ripeness ideal point, Machine harvested, transported, destemed, crushed and pressed within the hour. Must clarification by flotation and fermentation in steel tanks at controled temperature for 16-17ºC for 4 weeks. The wine remained with it’s fine lees for 3 months in steel tanks.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Perfect with fish dishes, seafood, salads and vegetables . Serve at 9°C.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol 13%
Total Acidity 5,4 g/l
pH 3,36
Sugars <1,5 g/l