O Produtor, tasting note published in January 20th 1970
Bright greenish tones with delicate aromas of citrus fruit, mainly lemon and lime, cedar, pepper and oak still perceptible. Lively acidity and minerality, showing great potential despite the concentration of old vines that are still young, dense and creamy. Long, pleasant finish.
Coming from Textura’s 28-55 year old vineyards in Vila Nova de Tazem, in the sub-region of Serra da Estrela, elevated at 480-550 m altitude, on granite soils, this white is composed of 70% Encruzado, 15% Vinhas velhas and 15% Bical and Cercial Branco.
All the vineyards have been under conversion to organic viticulture since 2020. The grapes were harvested by hand in early September. In 2020 the winter was generous in rain, with a warm February that anticipated the budding of the vines. A spring marked by a few frosts eventually reduced the amount of grapes at harvest. The summer was generally cool but marked by two weeks with very hot days and nights. For this reason and to ensure freshness, the harvest was brought forward by about 15 days and the harvest was accelerated. On average, the yield fell and in general the wines have a less fruity profile but are equally fresh and elegant.
Static decantation was carried out for 48 hours after destemming and pressing the hand-picked grapes. The must fermented naturally in used (2nd year) French oak (70%) and cement (30%) barrels. Aged for 11 months “sur lie” without batonnage, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106873
Textura Wines
Textura Wines is a family project started in 2018 in Dão on the slopes of Serra da Estrela and involving organic viticulture, terroir wine production and wine tourism. In search of existing vineyards in a region of small producers, we have 22 ha of vineyards on 7 different plots in Vila Nova de Tazem and in Penalva do Castelo. With a low-intervention oenology, which reflects the soil and the location of each of our vineyards, the aim is to achieve wines with character, elegant and distinctive. Respect for the place and its biodiversity (soil, flora and fauna, people and community), the preservation of resources (natural and cultural) and local development are the basis of our fundamental principles.
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