Ratings
92
Awards
Silver medal Mundus Vini 2016; Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2015; Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014; Commended International Wine Challenge 2013; Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2011
Identity
| Producer | Quintas de Melgaço |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | Alvarinho |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | greenish yellow, citrus color |
| Aroma | Viheromenainen, ripe grapefruit, lightly peachy, mineral, lightly herbal, tropical fruit aromas and light floral notes, intense varietal aromas of Alvarinho, citrus notes, light tropical fruits, exotic notes, light floral. |
| Palate | Full-bodied and smooth, stocky and bulky with a slight presence of ripe tannins, volume and balance of all components, textured and very fruity, creamy character, fresh and intense, typical of the Alvarinho grape. |
| Finish | Ends dry with a bitterness typical of noble varieties, long aftertaste, fresh and mineral finish. |
| Food Pairing | Baked fish, fish, white meats. |
| Serving Temp | 10 |
| Aging Potential | up to 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Soft pressing and decanting for 12 to 36 hours under controlled temperatures of 12ºC – 16ºC. Fermentation lasts up to 15 days under controlled temperatures of 16ºC – 18ºC. |
Interesting facts
| Chosen as one of the three best Alvarinho wines in the world by the Alvarinho International Wine Challenge 2011. The rarity of the Alvarinho grape variety, low production, and distinction make these grapes the most valuable in Portugal. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 5604067039000 |