C o d f i s h S a u v i g n o n B l a n c
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 % Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Vinho Verde
Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence
Denomination: Geographical Indication Minho
Characteristics:
With a citrus color, tropical and tree fruits aroma, with mineral notes, fresh and persistent.
It is a superior quality wine, elegant and complex, which makes it a pleasant company for very special moments, with ageing potential 5 – 10 years.
Winemaking
Alvarinho born and raised in sunny vineyards, combines the minerality of
granitic soil with the freshness of the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean. From
vineyards mostly conducted in simple cord with an average of 12 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. During 4 months, the wine is kept in
bâtonnage then stabilized and bottled.
Analysis
Alcohol by vol: 11.5 % vol.
Fixed acidity: 4.9 g/dm3
Volatile acidity: 0.24 g/dm3
Total sugar: <2.5 g/dm3
Gastronomy
Excellent with diverse dishes of poultry, grilled fish in the oven, all kind of seafood and cheeses.
Should be served between 10 and 12 °C / 50 and 54 °F.
