Grape variety – 56% Viosinho, 29% Alvarinho, 15% Chardonnay
Vintage – 2014
Region – Lisbon
Denomination – IG Lisboa
Type of soil – limestone
Tasting notes − citrus yellow colour. The nose boasts a lifting mix of stone fruits, pears, and honey. Elegantly framed by well-rounded barrel, this wine renders an intense, mineral finish
Winemaking − de-stemmed, lightly pressed, coldly settled, fermentation in 400L French oak barrels. “Batonnage” for 9 months
Ageing − 9 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol – 12,5%
Total acidity – 7,8 g/l
Wine pairing – goes well with soft cheeses, roasted cod and other roasted fatty fishes
Awards/Reviews – several influential critics have rated this Lisboa wine highly: “The Wine Enthusiast” gave the 2014 vintage a score of 92. This wine has won many prizes: the 2012 vintage was awarded the silver medal from the “Mundus Vini”, and the 2013 vintage was awarded the bronze from the “International Wine Challenge”
Quote – “This is a smooth creamy blend of Viosinho, Alvarinho and Chardonnay. It is delicately poised, just hinting at vanilla while really emphasizing the crisp, clean and refreshing fruits. Acidity and a final orange zest flavour give it a refreshing aftertaste” (ROGER VOSS, European Editor. Reviews wines from Portugal and France)
