Q Grande Reserva White
As our vineyards are getting older, and we are learning more from our viticulture, we are able to isolate a small portion of our very best grapes. It shows all the concentration and elegance that a Douro white wine can achieve.
2022
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Straw color with greenish hues
AROMA
Inviting aromas of apricot mingle with nuances of tea, ripe apple, and luscious lychee. Subtle oak notes intertwine with hints of brioche, lemon yogurt, and the zest of tangerine.
PALATE
Exhibiting a robust body, this wine offers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit and zesty citrus acidity. Well-integrated oak imparts a touch of complexity, with delicate undertones of caramel adding depth to the palate.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Arinto (40%), Códega Larinho (30%), Gouveio (30%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol – 14% Total Acidity – 5 (g/l) pH – 3,49 Residual Sugar– 1,64 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The growing conditions for the grapes were hot and dry during the Winter, followed by an unusually dry and hot spring and summer. Rain and lower temperatures in early September helped ripeness to finish as the vine recovered from an exhausting Summer. The harvest started on August 24th for the grape for this Q Grande Reserva White.
Fermentation:
The grapes were gently pressed, the must slowly fermented at low temperature during one week in stainless steel tanks, followed by 3 weeks in barrel.
Aging:
The wine remained in barrels during 7 months with battonage once a week.
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled pork, salmon Wellington, cheese plate
