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87/100
Reviewed by Roger Voss on May 2023.
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We’re excited to share our first release of this young organic white wine with you. This fresh and bold blend is perfect for enjoying in the winter or pairing with flavorful fish dishes. Featuring an unusual grape combination for a dry Douro wine, indulge in its unique flavors and discover something new.
Light straw
Fresh and intense, with beautiful notes of lime, lemon grass, and a touch of melon and minerality.
The ripe character of melon dominates the entry, with some green notes. The mid-palate is balanced with fresh, crisp acidity providing sharpness. Mineral and zesty finish.
Gouveio (50%), Arinto (40%), Moscatel (10%)
Alcohol - 13,00% Total Acidity - 5,7(g/l) pH - 3,5 Residual Sugar - 1,2 (g/l)
Viticulture:
2021 had a rainy winter, a mild spring and summer. The harvest started in August and was long, fresh and rainy. Organic hand-harvested estate-grown Quinta Senhora do Rosário vineyard grapes.
Fermentation:
Whole-cluster grapes pressed. Fermented on selected yeast, frequent battonage until bottling.
Winemaker:
Teresa Batista