Claudia’s Reserve White
Claudia’s is crafted from white grapes sourced both from our vineyards and neighboring estates. Rather than adhering to a rigid recipe, we embrace the variability of grape composition each year. This approach allows us to showcase the best that nature offers annually.
2023
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Pale straw with amber hints
AROMA
Reveals aromas of ripe lemon, green apple, peach, and apricot, complemented by subtle notes of yogurt, hints of smoke, and delicate suggestions of vanilla.
PALATE
Displays ripe stone fruit alongside subtle notes of white flower. It has a full body and creaminess, with a long finish marked by pronounced acidity, delivering a complete and balanced experience.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Códega de Larinho (37%), Rabigato (29%), Viosinho (8%), Gouveio (6%), Arinto (6%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol – 14,00% Total Acidity – 5,7 (g/l) pH – 3,34 Residual Sugar – 0,60 g/l Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The weather in 2023 was characterized by hot and humid conditions. Temperatures remained consistently above the long-term average until August. The year saw above-average rainfall, particularly in December 2022 and June 2023, which continued through the harvest period, posing challenges for us.
Fermentation:
After gentle pressing, the must underwent slow fermentation in barrels with regular batonnage.
Aging:
The wine matured in barrels for 7 months, undergoing batonnage once a week to enhance complexity.
Winemakers:
Ricardo Sampaio and Mariana Rosária
FOOD PAIRING
Fish, summer salads, chicken
