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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
Winemaker: José Antas Oliveira
Grape varieties: 100 % Loureiro

Region: Vinho Verde
Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence
Denomination: Vinho Verde DOC
Vintage: 2024

Characteristics:

This wine has a citrus fruit aroma and intense floral hinds; is elegant, persistent, dry and distinct. The success of this, is the result of its lightness, freshness and unique character, matching with different flavors that adapt to several social moments.

Winemaking
Wine from the vineyards of our best associates, mostly conducted in simple cord with an average of 15 years old. It is a wine obtained exclusively from a rigorous selection of the most renowned white grape variety of the Region: Loureiro. 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 tanks, then stabilized and bottled.
Analysis

Alcohol by vol: 12 % vol.
Fixed acidity: 6.3 g/dm3
Volatile acidity: 0.30 g/dm3
Total sugar: 3.5 g/dm3

Gastronomy
Excellent as an aperitif or to pair with some appetizers, especially recommended for seafood, fish and white meats. Should be served between 6 and 8 °C / 43 and 46 °F.

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