Winemaking:
On arrival at Sogrape Vinhos's winery in Vila Real, the grapes, hand-picked in the high areas and plateaus of the Douro, were destemmed and softly crushed before fermenting in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of between 16ºC and 18ºC for about 20 days. The wines were kept separately by variety and/or vineyard at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After many tasting sessions and a strict selection the final blend was prepared, and bottled after clarification and stabilisation.
Grape Varieties:
Viosinho,Malvasia Fina,Códega do Larinho,Gouveio
Tasting Notes:
It has bright clarity with greenish hints. It has a very intense and complex bouquet, with a prevalence of white fruits (melon and pear) tropical fruits (apricot and passion fruit) and some mineral notes. Its palate shows great harmony and a pleasant mouthfeel, with fruity and mineral flavours again in evidence. It has a long and delicate finish.
Store and Serve Advices:
It can be enjoyed at its best, 6 months after bottling, but it remains in excellent condition for 2 to 3 years, providing it is kept horizontally at between 10ºC and 15ºC, sheltered from light. It should be served chilled between 9ºC-11ºC.
Food Pairing:
Ideal wine with salads, light dishes, fish and seafood, or on its own as an aperitif.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 16 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 16 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Gold medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014 (Other vintages);
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 (Other vintages);
. Commended International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 (Other vintages).
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