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Salted cod, the greatest symbol of gastronomy and Portuguese culture, represents the audacity of the
Portuguese people who since the century XV went beyond borders to catch this noble fish.
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Technical
Country: Portugal
Soil: Granite and sandy
Type: White Medium – Dry
Winemaker: José Antas Oliveira
Grape varieties: 50 % Alvarinho, 50 % Loureiro
Region: Vinho Verde
Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence
Denomination: Vinho Verde DOC
Characteristics:
This wine has a citrus color, tropical fruits aroma with some citrus notes and floral hints, with good minerality, complexity, refreshing and persistent.
Winemaking
This wine, result from a rigorous selection of Alvarinho and Loureiro
varieties: these are the most famous white varieties in Vinho Verde Region.
The vineyards are mostly conducted in simple cord with an average of 15 years old. The grapes are carefully vinified to remove all qualitative potential: smooth maceration, decantation for 12 hours, followed by fermentation with selected yeasts and controlled temperature (16-18ºC),
to preserve the primary aromas of the grape varieties. Afterwards the wine
is kept in bâtonnage for one month, then stabilized and bottled.
Analysis
Alcohol by vol: 12 % vol.
Fixed acidity: 6.0 g/dm3
Volatile acidity: 0.20 g/dm3
Total sugar: 1.5 g/dm3
Gastronomy
Is ideal to be consumed by itself or as an aperitif. Especially recommended for seafood, fish, Asian food and white meats as chicken or duck, due is refreshing palate and vibrant aromas.
Should be served between 6 and 8 °C / 43 and 46 °F.
