Soalheiro Alvarinho Bruto White
The Alvarinho grapes used in the Winemaking of the Sparkling Soalheiro are selected in the vines with a lower sugar concentration and fresh acidity implanted in soil of granitic origin between 100 and 200 meters of altitude. Melgaço, the northernmost region of Portugal, is protected by a series of mountain ranges that allow a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine required to better ripen the grapes of the Alvarinho variety. A perfect and consistent harvest. The summer months and specifically August had moderate temperatures during the day and cold nights that favored a slow maturation and the concentration of the aromas in the grapes. The early September dry season contributed to a perfect balance in Alvarinho. By 2016, flowering occurred two weeks later than the last harvest due to little rainfall in winter. This year we started harvesting in the first week of September to maintain the refreshing profile characteristic of Soalheiro. It has citrine yellow color, fine and persistent bubble. The aroma reveals the fruit of the Alvarinho variety, denoting a good balance between acidity and alcohol. The flavor has persistence and complexity. Contains sulfites.
Palácio da Brejoeira Alvarinho White
Covela Reserva White
Manual harvesting, organized by vineyard parcels to ensure harvesting at the right time. Transport of grapes in small boxes to avoid crushing. Manual selection of curls. Cold skin maceration. Total destemming followed by gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in oak casks from the Austrian and French forests. Stage on the total slurry, with periodic batonnage, without stabilization, nor filtration. Bright citrus color. Aroma expressive,? Oral with notes of tropical fruits and good intensity. But with interesting complexity thanks to the signs of the granite minerality of the region. Dry is the mouth. A well balanced acidity. The typical minerality of the region is present. Although fresh and refreshing, this wine has notes of peach, apricot and has a certain creaminess. Long and elegant finish, it is a wine with a strong personality. Contains Sulfites.
Covela Reserva Red
Manual harvesting. Harvest organized by parcels of vines to ensure harvest at the right time. Transport in small boxes to avoid crushing. Cold skin maceration. Fermentation with features to smooth manual overdrive daily. Post-fermentative maceration. Stage in French oak casks for 17 months. Without stabilization or filtration (tank can form in the bottle). Dark ruby color and intense. Expressive and complex aroma. With lots of ripe red fruit, hawthorn, cedar and full of spices. In the mouth has a silky, elegant and very balanced attack. Very long finish. Contains Sulfites.
Covela Escolha White
Manual harvesting. Harvest organized by parcels of vines to ensure harvest at the right time. Transport in small boxes to avoid crushing. Skin maceration. Soft pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Stage on fine lees until mid March. No use of enzymes and collages, when necessary, made with bentonite. Wines stabilized by cold. Light filtration. Bright citrus color. Aroma expressive, floral with notes of tropical fruits and good intensity. But with interesting complexity thanks to the signs of the granite minerality of the region. In the mouth it is dry. A well balanced acidity. Although fresh, this wine has notes of peach, apricot and has a certain creaminess. Long and elegant finish, it is a wine with a strong personality. Contains Sulfites.
Covela Edição Nacional Avesso White
The name National Edition is due to the caste used, Arinto, 100% Portuguese. Manual harvesting, transport of grapes in small boxes to avoid crushing. Manual selection of curls, total destemming followed by gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tank. Stage in thin sludge until January.Cor: citrine with light straw reflections. A very fine and elegant aroma, highlighting the delicate floral notes (and characteristics of the grape variety). In the background and to convey complexity to the whole, we are surprised by its fruity side that this year balances between citrus fruits and tropical fruits. Creamy attack that develops later in an explosion of flowers and fruits always accompanied by crystalline acidity. Contains Sulfites.
Quinta da Calçada Reserva White
Coming from the best plots of this farm, the Alvarinho, Loureiro and Arinto grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. The must, after static decanting, fermented in French oak barrels where it aged for 8 months. This Reserve edition has a citrus yellow color, with slight golden nuances. Elegant and persistent aroma, with notes of wood well integrated and combined with the minerality of the wine. Good volume in the mouth (creamy), with a crunchy acidity and a fresh and long finish. Contains sulfites.
Esporão Bico Amarelo White
Manual harvesting, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decantation of the must for 48 hours. Fermentation at controlled temperature (10-15ºC) for 12 to 15 days. 3 to 6 months in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Yellow color with green tones, exuberant aroma, fresh and light, dominated by citrus fruits and tropical aromas. Palate dominated by its acidity, with good volume, has a persistent and refreshing finish. Contains sulfites.
PAÇO DE TEIXEIRÓ Avesso White
Grapes from a plot of the Quinta, the Corredoira vineyard. All grapes are hand-picked in 20 kg boxes. After a partial destemming and slight crushing, they go to the press where there is a slight contact between the skins and the must. Soft pressing and fermentation at medium/high temperatures in stainless steel vats. Finished fermentation in French oak barrels of 300 liters. Aged in barrels with total lees, with batonage, for 6 months. Vineyards with an average age of 35 years. Straw color, very complex and deep aroma. A lot of minerality with a light smoke, reveals citrus and fresh notes. Elegant and balanced palate, aromatic, with good volume and a very fresh and mineral finish. Contains sulfites.
ABC Darium Superior White
