Robert Parker
Description
Type
White
Vintage
2018
Region
Dão
Classification
DOC
Climate
Mediterranean
Type of Soil
Granitic base loam, slightly acidic, poor in nutrients
Grape Varieties
Encruzado, Arinto, Cerceal
Vinification
After pre-fermentative skin contact and pressing, the clear juice fermented in new French oak barriques at 20ºC for 18 days
Ageing
After fermentation, the wine was kepted in the barriques for 6 months with batonage which granted it great volume and complexity in the aroma and flavour
Analysis
Alcoholic Strength: 13%
Total Acidity: 5,9 gr/l of tartaric acid
pH:3,5
Colour
Pale bright green
Aroma
Rich in delicate white and yellow fruit perfectly combined with the toast character of the barrique
Palate
In the mouth, the feeling of freshness and minerality mark the wine together with the elegance of the white fruit as well as the buttery and vanilla from the oak. Showing on the overall a remarkable volume and persistence with great ageing potential
Tasting Note
Very smooth, pleasant and persistent
Serving Suggestions
Serve it at 12ºC. Ideally suited to grilled or oven fish, delicatessen and ewe cheeses
Winemaker
Nuno Cancela de Abreu
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