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Grapes Varieties: Viosinho, Gouveio and very old vines
Grapes Origins: Alijó, Murça and Tabuaço; old vines (> 80 years old)
Manual selection of the grapes at the entrance to the winery, followed by pressing of the whole grapes. Aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels at low temperatures. “Elevage” for 9 months in the same barrels (35% new wood) “sur lie”, with “battonage” every 2 weeks. Alc/Vol 14%, Total acidity 5,6 g/l, pH 3.12; Reducing Sugar 0,7 g/l, Total Sulphur 127 mg/l; Dry Extract 19 g/l
Winemakers: Jorge Alves, Sónia Pereira and Duarte Costa
Brilliant in appearance, a beautiful citrus colour with green reflexes. On the nose reveals an unusual complexity, aromas of white fruits with mineral granite notes, vanilla and cloves.
In the mouth a blend of sensations and intense acidity, solid structure, linear texture and concentration, resulting in a very complex and intense wine. Long finish, precise and persistent wine, focused and translucent.
Awards
(2015) - 94-96/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2014) - 94/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2014) - 92/100 pts - Wine Enthusiast, USA
(2014) - The Best White 2016 - Top Ten Tasting Portuguese Wines
(2014) - 18/20 pts - Wine, Portugal
(2013) - 93/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2012) - 92/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2014) - 94/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2014) - 92/100 pts - Wine Enthusiast, USA
(2014) - The Best White 2016 - Top Ten Tasting Portuguese Wines
(2014) - 18/20 pts - Wine, Portugal
(2013) - 93/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA
(2012) - 92/100 pts - Robert Parker, USA