An annual challenge for the winemakers to find two grape varieties from that harvest which, combined, show a well balanced wine with distinctive character and flavour.
A dry winter followed by above average temperatures in spring and summer, gave rise to an early start to the harvest. Although temperatures continued to be high, there was no extreme heat during the vintage, and the dry conditions were excellent for fruit quality, produciong wines with intense, persistent, aromatic fruit.
ROUPEIRO
SOIL TYPE
Soil with granitic origin
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
22 years
ALVARINHO
SOIL TYPE
Clay loam soils
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
6 years
Whole bunch pneumatic pressing, cold settling, temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation (14ºC), ageing on fine lees, stabilization, filtration.
In stainless steal tanks on fine lees.
David Baverstock and Sandra Alves
Crystal clear citric.
Citric notes combined with white stone fruits and a touch of green lime adding to the bright freshness.
Vibrant and rich with mineral notes, long and persistent finish.