Real Companhia Velha Grande Reserva Brut Sparkling

Reviews and awards:
18.5 points Grandes Escolhas Wine.

A sparkling wine of immense intensity and aromatic complexity, revealing all the splendor of its evolution combined with a character of great finesse. On the nose, aromas of ripe fruits such as pear and citrus fruits stand out, combining with typical notes of brioche and toasted almonds, and even a touch of spice. On the palate, this enormous complexity of flavors is balanced by a vibrant acidity and a marked minerality that give it excellent texture and a very long finish.

Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested by hand and transported to the winery in 20kg boxes. After undergoing a manual selection process, the bunches are directed to the press without destemming, where a gentle pressing takes place. After a 24-hour settling period, the alcoholic fermentation of the must follows in stainless steel tanks at 14-16ºC. The base wine is transferred to used French oak barrels where it ages for a period of 5 years until bottling. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, respecting the traditional method (champenoise). After another 5 years of aging in the bottle, the wine, now sparkling, is individually disgorged, thus becoming ready for consumption.