C o d f i s h R e d
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: Red Medium – Dry
Winemaker: José Antas Oliveira
Grape varieties: 60 % Vinhão, 30 % Borraçal, 10 % Espadeiro
Region: Vinho Verde
Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence
Denomination: Vinho Verde DOC
Vintage: 2024
Characteristics:
This wine has ruby color, is balanced and consistent, with classic aromas and modern profile. It’s a “multicultural wine” with unique characteristics due to the singularity of these grape varieties.
Winemaking
This wine, result of a blend with three red varieties and reflects the
liveliness and freshness of the characteristic landscapes of Northern
Portugal. The quality of the grapes is the result of the good care that our
vineyards have, being mostly vinified in simple cord with an average of 25
years old. The grapes are carefully vinified to remove all qualitative
potential. After be transfer and have a brief stage, the wine is bottled very
young to preserve the typical flavors of this variety.
Analysis
Alcohol by vol: 11.0 % vol.
Fixed acidity: 6.5 g/dm3
Volatile acidity: 0.42 g/dm3
Total sugar: <1.5 g/dm3
Gastronomy
Ideal to pair with all kind of meat, specially grilled in any season of the year.
It is an excellent choice to serve with fat fish, like sardines grilled and meals
with sauce and beans.
Should be served between 12 and 15ºC / 54º F and 59º F.
