White Colheita
Indulge in the unique character of Colheita 2012 White Port wine – a vintage shaped by one of the driest years in the last four decades. Spring rains in April and May offered some relief, while the summer remained unexpectedly fresh, with notably low temperatures even in August. These conditions resulted in grapes of exceptional balance and purity.
2012
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Deep amber
AROMA
Intense and complex, with aromas of honey, raisins, and quince, complemented by subtle spice notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and white pepper.
PALATE
The wine presents the typical sweetness of Port, perfectly balanced by high acidity. Full-bodied and rich, it opens with a spicy character that gradually softens, allowing notes of quince and honey to shine through a long, velvety finish.
Technical Information
Grape Varieties
Viosinho (30%), Rabigato (24%) Gouveio (18%), Malvasia Fina (18%), Moscatel Galego (10%)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol - 19,27% Total Acidity- 4,6 (g/l) pH - 3,25 Residual Sugar- 109 g/l Contains sulfites
Winemaking Details
Viticulture:
The driest year of the last 40 years, mitigated by rainfall in April and May. Despite the lack of water, the season turned out to be unusually fresh, with unexpectedly low temperatures even in August.
Fermentation:
Fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control..
Aging:
Wine from a single harvest, but a mixture of several grape varieties, which aged in an oak wooden vat.
Winemaker:
Claudia Quevedo
FOOD PAIRING
Olive oil and honey cake with cinnamon, or honey pastries served with ice cream.
