Wine Notes: A Malvasia Fina-based blend of traditional Douro white varieties, grown on schist-sandstone soils at 600 meters of elevation • Aged in a combination of stainless steel and old, neutral oak for 3 years • Legitimately “dry” and perfect for one of Portugal’s most famous cocktails: White Port and Tonic!
Winemaking: The vinification proccess is based in a slight maceration with extraction of colour and aromas of the pellicles, complemented by the pressing of the grapes before fermentation. This occurs slowly in a running-off process in stainless-steel vats, under low and controlled temperatures (between 16-18ºC), ensuring the consistency of fresh and aromatic style. The fermentation is interrupted by the adding of grape brandy (benefit), originating a fortified wine. Obtained by the lotation of wines with variable levels of maturation and source, lead through the ageing in stainless-steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years, resulting in a rich and balanced wine.
Tasting Notes: Crystalline citrine colour with straw tones. Presents an exuberant nose of tropical fruits well combined with attractive floral notes. Smooth in the taste, dry, with a great structure and a stupendous balance.
Recommendations: An involving and refreshing option to start any meal. Served fresh or with ice, it is perfect with salted almonds and olives. Combines deliciously with light appetizers, like a salad with strawberries and spinach or a velvety salmon soufflé. The multiplicity of possible harmonies is superb, having the consumer the pleasure to go in search of new flavours. Serve at a temperature between 8 and 10ºC.
