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Casa da Passarella The Fugitive Curtimenta Branco. A concept for wines that happen. For unique conditions in unique years. For a constant concern, a challenge to all standards. They could be called “collection wines”, but they are mostly wines to be found. And above all, discovered. Total tanning process with spontaneous alcoholic fermentation, total space in direct skin contact for 1 month. Aging for 1 year in used 600 Lts barrels. It presents a citrus color, white fruit aroma with mineral notes. Complex balsamic notes with some citrus and honey. Long and persistent aftertaste. Contains sulfites.

Fermentation took place during 18 days at low temperatures in French oak barrels. After fermentation, the wine staged in the same barrels in contact with the fine lees, during 9 months, with "batonnage". Great intensity of color, it presents an excellent balance, good acidity and minerality. A very elegant wine, fresh and with a long finish of mouth. Contains Sulfites.

The grapes were vinified with total destemming, followed by gentle crushing and skin maceration for about 12h. After this period in an inert atmosphere, the pressing was done in a pneumatic press, followed by a period of clarification of the must, from 24 to 48 hours depending on the variety and the state of maturity. The alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature between 12 and 14º. The wines aged in stainless steel on fine sludge until bottling. On the nose, this harvest made it possible to obtain a very fresh wine, with citrus fruit, in harmony with light floral nuances and strong mineral notes. It has good volume in the mouth and a very long and fresh finish. It is an ideal white to accompany: fish, seafood, white meat and salads. Contains sulfites.

Very smooth pressing of whole destemmed grapes. Cold clarification for a long period. Fermentation in used 400 liter French oak barrels. Aging in these barrels for 9 months with batonnage on total lees. Very fine aromas of low intensity where high quality wood is noted. Elegant and extremely mineral with smoky nuances. Excellent structure and acidity. Very elegant and long finish with delicate finish of the Alvarinho variety. Contains Sulfites.

White wine made from grapes of the Alvarinho variety, exclusively produced in Melgaço. The vines are of slopes exposed to the South, with high maturation and high levels of acidity. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels for 6 months. Today, its complexity and excellence result from more than 25 years of study in achieving perfection. Throughout these years it has become a reference in Portugal for its elegance, class and consistency. Complex varietal aromas of the caste with discrete quality wood. Very structured, with good acidity and long. A lot of mineral with Alvarinho's own grapefruit notes Contains Sulfites.