Bright citrus colour with greenish nuances. Good aromatic intensity with hints of tropical fruits and slight floral aroma. Soft and balanced flavour with notes of ripened tropical fruits; persistent freshness sensation in the finish.
Winemaking: The harvest period usually begins in the end of August, at night and is performed with machines, preferably in the morning at the same time as the manual harvesting. When received in the winery, the grapes are immediately destemmed, separated from the must and crushed. Decantation (separation of the must and the skins) is performed 24 hours later thus preserving the freshness and the characteristics of the fruit. Fermentation is the next step in the vinification process performed at a controlled temperature of 18 ºC. After a minimum period of 4 months, during which the wine stabilises in stainless steel vats by using physical processes, the wine is filtered before being bottled.
Grape Varieties: Rabo de Ovelha,Fernão Pires
Tasting Notes: Bright citrus colour with greenish nuances. Good aromatic intensity with hints of tropical fruits and slight floral aroma. Soft and balanced flavour with notes of ripened tropical fruits; persistent freshness sensation in the finish.
Store and Serve Advices: Best served at 10-12ºC.
Food Pairing: Good with fish and seafood.
Allergens: Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards: . Bronze medal China Sommeliers Wine Challenge 2012 (Other vintages).
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