Vale da Capucha “Cedro” Alvarão White
Grape varieties: Alvarinho 100%.
Vinification: Gentle pressing with stalks, resting and natural decanting for 12 hours. Transfer to 500 litre barrels, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts. Minimal dose of sulphites without filtration.
Aging: 30 months on the lees, without stirring.
Colour: Lemon yellow.
Aroma: Aroma of orchard fruit, revealing ripe but balanced fruit.
Flavour: Voluminous, with firm acidity, it shows a more serious and mineral side of Alvarinho.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Grilled fish dishes, salads and white meats.
Producer: Vale da Capucha
Enology: Manuel Marques e Pedro Marques
Category: Portuguese Wines – Lisboa
Awards and Notes:
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