Description
CASTAS
Fernão Pires (60%) and Arinto (40%)
TERROIR AND VITICULTURE
The Altas Quintas vineyards are located in a very special terroir. They are located at an altitude of 600 metres, on a plateau that develops in a unique way, in the middle of the Serra de São Mamede. The altitude, the mesoclimate conditions in this area and the soils with medium production potential make this location so special. The vineyard is managed under an integrated protection programme. The Fernão Pires and Arinto grapes for this wine were hand-picked from the best plots into 14kg boxes. They were quickly transported to the winery. The bunches and berries were sorted at the entrance to the winery.
VINIFICATION
Fermentation took place at 14ºC in a stainless steel tank, followed by a 4-month ageing period in French oak barrels.
ENOLOGY
António Ventura
TASTING NOTES / HARMONISATION
A citrus-coloured wine, with aromas of citrus fruit, nuances of flint and some light floral notes.
On the palate it is elegant with a certain complexity and good texture, with a fresh, balanced finish and good persistence. It can accompany fish dishes with some complexity or white meats.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Alcohol content = 13.0 % (vol.)
pH = 3.14
Total acidity = 6.1 g/L (expressed as tartaric acid)
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