Américo Branco House - Tribute

This wine is a tribute to the man who dreamed up Casa Américo, father Américo Seabra!
This white wine is the result of a special batch of white grapes, from one of our vineyards that is over 80 years old. These old vineyards with very low yields contain a mixture of traditional grape varieties from this sub-region of Dão, Serra da Estrela.
The Casa Américo Homenagem White 2017 is the result of a manual harvest. In its vinification, it was decided to press with total destemming, followed by gentle crushing, with skin maceration for 10 hours at a temperature of 8ºC. Half of the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and the other half in new 400 L French oak barrels. After fermentation, battonage was carried out in both the barrels and the tank for 3 months.
Casa Américo Homenagem Branco 2017 has a lemon yellow color and a highly complex aroma. In the mouth it is unctuous and full, with mineral and saline, with fine but lively acidity.

Manual harvest. Pressing with total destemming, followed by gentle crushing, with skin maceration for 10 hours at a
temperature of 8ºC. Half of the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks
and the other half in new 400L French oak barrels.
After fermentation, battonage was carried out both in the barrels and in the
deposit for 3 months.

Store away from light, in a place with a temperature below
14°C and humidity close to 70%.
This wine will evolve positively over the next 10 years.

Lemon yellow color. Aroma of great complexity with notes of
ripe citrus fruits, hazelnuts and spices. In the mouth it is unctuous and full,
with mineral and saline, with fine but lively acidity.
Manual harvest. Pressing with total destemming, followed by gentle crushing, with skin maceration for 10 hours at a
temperature of 8ºC. Half of the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks
and the other half in new 400L French oak barrels.
After fermentation, battonage was carried out both in the barrels and in the
deposit for 3 months

Awards and Reviews

Roger Voss awarded 92 points to Casa Américo Homenagem Branco 2017, awarded by Roger Voss in Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Quoting Roger Voss: “A plot of 80-year-old vines gives this wine complexity and richness. Yellow fruits and ripe melon are infused with lemon freshness. The aging of the wood is carefully evaluated, highlighting the fruits of the wine. Drink now.”