Definido Branco 2021
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The grapes selected for this wine come from different sub-regions of Dao. The age of the vines ranges between 100 and 120 years. Many of these grapes come from monovariental vineyards from the region such as Encruzado, Malavasia Fina, una Cao, Rabo de Ovelha, Branda, Barcelo, Douradinha, among others.
As white grapes are more sensitive and because most of the aromas and their precursors are contained in the skins, it was extremely important to ensure a perfect selection of the grapes in the vineyard, and thus guaranteeing the final quality of the wine. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were sorted again and sent by gravity to the pneumatic press. The purpose of this process was to gently extract the juice, and to later send it to a thermoregulable vat, allowing the juice temperature to cool down and naturally clarify the must. 48 hours later, the must was ready to ferment in French oak barrels, a part of this white wine underwent malolactic fermentation in old cement vats from 1962.
2991 bottles produced
It shows a light citrus and crystalline colour. The fresh and mineral profile reveals the fantastic terroir, where the vines are planted. It is complex in aroma, with a floral and delicate character very present. It presents notes of sea air, seaweed and white flowers, all in a very complex and seductive ensemble. Tense and vibrant in the mouth, slightly unctuous, with a very present acidity, expresses a lot of elegance and complexity. Very long finish, with light smoked and salty notes. It is a white that will benefit a lot in a bottle.
