Oscar’s Organic White
We’re excited to share with you the first release of an organic white wine. It is quite an unsual grape blend for an organic dry wine from the Douro. Be curious and enjoy all of its freshness and boldness.
2021
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Light straw
AROMA
Fresh, good intensity showing beautiful notes of lime and lemon grass, complemented by a touch of melon and minerality.
PALATE
The entry shows the ripe character of the fruits, mostly melon with some green notes. The mid palate brings nerve and balance with fresh and crisp acidity keeping the wine sharp. The finish is mineral and zesty.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Gouveio (50%), Arinto (40%), Moscatel (10%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol - 13,00% Total Acidity - 5,7(g/l) pH - 3,5 Residual Sugar - 1,2 (g/l)
Winemaking Details
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
FOOD PAIRING
Pasta, pizza and flavourful fishes
