Wine Concept

Respecting the tradition of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, these wines are produced only from native varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they express the cooler side of the Douro.

Agriculture

Another hot year, with mild and above-average winter temperatures but with high precipitation. Spring was also warm, which led to the vine cycle being advanced by approximately 10 days. Therefore, in the summer, with water reserves in the soil, maturation went well, and the vines were ready very quickly. We harvested the first grapes for Assobio White on August 17th, with an excellent balance between fruit and acidity.

SOIL GEOLOGY
Schist and granite soils.

AVERAGE AGE OF VINEYARDS
15 to 20 years.

Grape Varieties

Verdelho, Gouveio, Viosinho, Códega do Larinho

Vinification / Maturation

Manually harvested and selected, pneumatically crushed, subjected to temperature contolled alcoholic fermentation (12º to 14ºC).

In stainless steel vats on fine lees.

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DOURO – ALTITUDE – FRESHNESS

At the edge of Quinta dos Murças’ boundaries, we find a valley formed by steep slopes. In this place, primarily north-facing and more protected from the sun, when the wind blows, we can hear it whistle.

Assobio comes from vineyards such as these, from plots boasting unique characteristics and planted at higher altitudes. The product of the region’s most traditional grape varieties, our fresh and versatile red, white and rosé Assobios are distinctly gastronomic wines.

Wine Makers

Lourenço Charters

Colour

Citrus yellow.

Aroma

Intense, fresh, and fruitty, with citrus, stone, and white pulp fruits predominating with light notes of tropical fruit.

Palate

Its crispness stands out, which together with its volume and texture give it a long and refreshing finish.

Sizes

750 ml

Bottling

January 2024

Alcohol/Volume

12.5 %

Total Acidity

6.66 g/l

pH

3.33

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

0.6 g/l