O Produtor, tasting note published in April 7th 2024
On the banks of the Minho River lies the iconic sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, where the emblematic grape variety Alvarinho predominates. This wine comes from hillside vineyards, with a southwest exposure and granite soils. This terroir is characterized by a temperate Atlantic climate, with high levels of precipitation in winter and spring, and during the maturation phase, significant temperature variations that allow the grapes to achieve slow and balanced ripening, resulting in vibrant and mineral acidity.
The goal of winemaking for Landcraft Alvarinho white wine was to respect the grapes throughout the entire vinification process, minimizing intervention in the winery to maximize the expression of the terroir, particularly that of the vineyard.
Soil: Granite slopes in Melgaço and Alluvium in Monção.
Harvest: Manual during the first week of September.
Vinification: Pre-fermentative maceration for 12 hours, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature. Aging on lees for 8 months with periodic bâtonnage.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106986
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