O Produtor, tasting note published in May 27th 2022
Mineral notes and fresh fruit combined with some citrus. Very smooth and fresh texture in the mouth. Elegant, with well integrated fruit and acidity, long finish
This wine comes from vineyards that are between 5 and 20 years old, with around 5000 vines per hectare, situated at a height of 500 m and planted on granite soils with sand rows. The winegrowing year was marked by a dry winter, with rainfall levels well below the average of the last 30 years. This was followed by a hot, dry spring, with heat waves that lasted until the beginning of summer. With the rise in average temperatures and the absence of precipitation, the grapevine showed an advance in phenology of about 15 days, from budbreak to budbreak. This situation continued throughout the summer which led to an early start of the harvest, being particularly intense and of very short duration. After a few hours of skin contact on the day of harvest, there followed a very slow fermentation for two months.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 104315
Quinta da Pellada
The first historical references about Quinta da Pellada seem to be around 1570. The Dão wine region was established in 1908, framed by three mountain ranges – Buçaco, Caramulo and Serra da Estrela – and preserve from the Atlantic winds, the region as very special climatic conditions and this producer Alvaro Castro is one of the best Portuguese producers and unquestionable leader in Dão wine region. For the Quinta da Pellada come mainly grapes “field blend” from the old vines, but also the Touriga Nacionaland Tinta Roriz, where it discovers the intense fruit and freshness from the farm grapes that give the name to this wine.
Address
Quinta da Pellada 6270-141 Pinhanços – SEIA, Portugal
