Reviews and awards:
96 points Wine Magazine;
. 94 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
93 points Robert Parker;
19.5 points Grandes Escolhas Wine;
Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other colheitas ).
This white wine is made from Alvarinho grapes sourced from a single plot, producing a wine that reveals the purest and most original qualities of the grape variety. The profile of this wine is an ode to elegance and complexity.
Exam Notes:
Complex and austere nose. Nuances of wildflowers and hay along with a delicate minerality reminiscent of wet stone. Slight hazelnut and vanilla notes from fermentation and barrel aging. On the palate, refreshing acidity and verticality stand out. Slight smokiness leading to a long and elegant finish.
Winemaking:
Grapes harvested manually in small boxes and transported to the winery in a
Short processing time. Very gentle pressing of whole, destemmed grapes. Long cold clarification. Fermentation in new 400-liter French oak barrels. Aging in these barrels for 9 months with bâtonnage on total lees. 12 months of bottle aging.