Technical information
Case: 6x75cl | Weight– 7,8Kg
Total Acidity (g/L): 5,10
pH: 3,23
Alcohol: 14%
Total Sugars (g/L): 0,5
Dimensions (mm): Height – 120; Length – 235; Width – 320
Pallet: 11 cases x 9 rows | Weight– 795Kg
HARVEST
2017 was one of the driest years of the last decades.
The vine cycle was developing with both warm and temperatures and low precipitation levels. In Summer, the temperatures continued high and it didn’t rain a lot. The beginning of the veraison happened two weeks earlier than in the previous year and the first grapes were harvested during the first week of August, in order to keep the fresher and more aromatic character of each variety. The harvest started with well-balanced levels of alcohol and acidity. The Gouveio was harvested in the middle of August, as well as the Arinto. At last, by the end of the month, the Antão Vaz was harvested, finishing thus the harvest of the white grapes.
VITICULTURE
Vintage: 2017 Grape Varieties: Antão Vaz (50%), Arinto (30%) and Gouveio (20%)
Vineyard Area:12ha Soils: Sedimentary schist and greywack soils. Irrigation: Localized irrigation with strictly controlled requirements and in accordance with quality parameter Production: 8tons /ha
WINEMAKING
Reception and vinification of each grape variety separately. Grapes are hand- selected, destemmed and cooled till 10oC. After pressing, musts are “cold- settle” for up to 2 days. Fermentation in steel tanks at 14°C.
TASTING NOTES
Gold green colour. Intense tropical fruit aroma. The palate is rich in fruit, fine, elegant and well-balanced acidity.
Food pairing: Rich fish dishes and seafood
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serving temperature – 8 – 10oc 2018-2020