Q.LAB – Orange Wine
Our wine lineup would not be complete without this ”Orange wine”. This wine is crafted to express the quality and the complexity that skin contact with white grapes can achieve. This wine is elegant, well balance with great depth of flavours, dry and focused, perfect to pair with light grilled fish or veggies on the BBQ.
2024
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Medium-intensity golden
AROMA
Pronounced aromatic intensity with expressive aromas of orange peel intertwined with spicy notes of pepper, cardamom, and a delicate touch of dried flowers.
PALATE
On the palate, the wine shows pronounced freshness, with fine and elegant tannins; it has good body, revealing the presence of barrel aging; the finish is long and persistent.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
74% de Gouveio e 26% de Arinto
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol – 13% Total Acidity – 5,2(g/l) pH – 3,39 Residual Sugar - 0,60 (g/l) Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
In 2024, the Douro Valley experienced a balanced viticultural season marked by a cool, wet winter that replenished water reserves, followed by a mild spring that encouraged even budburst. Late Spring and Summer brought steady warmth and low disease pressure, allowing for gradual ripening. A heat spike between the end of July and early August was mitigated by timely canopy management - canopy management is getting more and more important as heat waves are more frequent. Our vineyards presented healthy and fresh fruit, irrigated a few times in July and August. The grapes were in perfect condition when harvested.
FOOD PAIRING
Pairs well with spicier dishes and can be an excellent companion to Oriental, Arabic, and Mexican cuisine.
