The grapes for Quinta dos Castelares Reserva Branco come from Quinta dos Castelares, located in Freixo de Espada à Cinta, in the Upper Douro, at an altitude between 500-600 meters. The soils are schistous with a high presence of stones.
The vineyard is implemented in terraces with a double cordon and high vines. Dominant orientation: North-Northeast. Manual harvest. Gentle pressing of whole clusters. Fermentation with temperature control at 16°C. Partial fermentation in new barrels of fine-grain French oak followed by aging in French oak barrels (2/3) and American oak barrels (1/3) with stirring of the fine lees.
Try it with oven-roasted fish, cod, white meats, and soft cheese.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106365
Quinta dos Castelares
A son of the land, passionate about agriculture. From a very young age, he made the vineyards, the Douro and its people, his life project. And so Quinta dos Castelares was born! Currently with 120 hectares, Casa Agrícola Manuel Joaquim Caldeira owns the brands Quinta dos Castelares and Fronteira. Two brands that have grown significantly in the four corners of the world, flying the flag of what is best produced in the Upper Douro. Manuel Caldeira feels like an accomplished man, promising day after day to continue his legacy.
