16,5 pts Vinho Grandes Escolhas – Citrine color. Intense aroma, fruit of yellow, floral pulp. In the mouth it shows freshness and balance. Long and persistent ending.
Categories
White Wine
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro
Winery
João Silva e Sousa
Varieties
Arinto, Côdega de Larinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho
Winemaking:
Destemming. Pressing of the whole berry in an inert environment without addition of sulphurous to 0.2 bar, clarification was made by decanting and flotation, alcoholic fermentation conducted at 18ºC, weekly batonnage in total lees until April.
Grape Varieties:
Malvasia Fina,Viosinho,Gouveio,Rabigato,Côdega de Larinho,Arinto
Tasting Notes:
Citrine color. Intense aroma, fruit of yellow, floral pulp. In the mouth it shows freshness and balance. Long and persistent ending.
Store and Serve Advices:
Should be served at a temperature between 12-13°C.
Food Pairing:
Excellent with fish, such as grouper, cold salads with mayonnaise or even white meats such as roasted chicken.
Reviews and Awards:
. 16,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.