Product details
The grapes arrived at the winery in 300kg boxes and were mostly (70%) unloaded using a pneumatic press. A portion of the Gouveio (30%) underwent skin maceration for 24 hours in a refrigerated vat. All the musts were decanted at a low temperature for 24 hours. They were then transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place for approximately 20 days at temperatures not exceeding 18ºC. The wine aged for 18 months in used 225L French oak barrels (65%), and the remaining 35% remained in stainless steel tanks for the same period.
Grape Varieties:
Gouveio
Tasting Notes:
Citrine yellow color with greenish hues. Complex aroma with notes of tropical and exotic fruit, nuances of aromatic herbs that provide freshness and a subtle note of barrel aging. It has the luscious character and creaminess typical of Gouveio. On the palate, we find tropical fruits again. A wine with volume, texture and very integrated acidity, accentuating its gastronomic character. It finishes long and very balanced.
Store and Serve Advices:
Store the bottle horizontally. Ready to drink but with good aging potential in the bottle. Optimal consumption time varies depending on the wine. Ideally 2-3 years after the harvest date (on the label). Serve directly from the original bottle. Recommended temperature: 12ºC to 14ºC. Consume within 24 hours of opening.
Food Pairing:
A very gastronomic wine, ideal to drink with more elaborate fish dishes, smoked fish, foie gras and dishes of white meat, poultry and even more complex red meats, such as roast kid.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 92 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.
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