White Wine

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Alvarelhão 2020, 75cl

Vinhos Verdes

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This is a joint project of the producer Quinta de Santiago and the winemaker and producer Nuno Mira do Ó. It is born from sincere friendship and is inspired by “Rock”, a common passion beyond the vineyards and wines! With minimal intervention, this serious and elegant red seeks to express the full potential of Alvarelhão (or Brancelho) in a region that was once dominated by red vineyards.

Vinification: Fermentation with 40% whole cluster and stems, in vat. Malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels and aging for 11 months in the same barrels. Bottle aging since September 2021.

The climatic year is characterized as generally dry and hot. The high thermal amplitudes of the region allowed for slow ripening that preserved a lot of freshness and acidity in the grapes.

It is a wine full of elegance, tension, and complexity that give it great gastronomic potential from lighter dishes to those with more fat. It will be an excellent companion for traditional dishes from Minho, but also for cheeses, game, red meats, and fatty fish.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Quinta de Santiago

The Santiago Family Company – Nenúfar Real, Agricultural Society Ltd., aims to be a link between the past and the present. The legacy of past generations, who empirically dedicated themselves to the cultivation of Alvarinho wine with soul and wisdom, and the passion and professionalism of the younger generation, have brought glory to Alvarinho wines – Quinta de Santiago, produced by the third generation of the family. Considered a unique terroir in the region, thanks to its distinct soil, privileged sun exposure of its lands, and sustainable viticulture, the wines produced here convey that knowledge and human richness that, with determination and soul, shaped the dream and life of this project. Leveraging all this knowledge and preserving traditions that are part of this family and this wine-producing region is something the family wants to share in a very personal and close way. Quinta de Santiago wines are full of stories and aspire to be more than just wine; they aim to be an experience, a moment of sharing. The commitment to exclusivity and modernity, appropriate knowledge and technology, and the human element, composed of young individuals attentive to the requirements of the most demanding consumers, lead us to present a range of differentiated and high-quality products.

Address

Quinta de Santiago Rua D. Fernando, 128, Cortes – Monção 4950-542 Mazedo