Carlos Raposo Definido White
Grape varieties: Old Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Rabo de Ovelha vineyards, among others.
Vinification: Careful selection, pressing and delicate extraction. Natural clarification of the must in temperature-controlled vats. Fermentation after 48 hours, and malolactic fermentation took place in old cement vats (1962).
Aging: 11 meses.
Colour: Citrus yellow.
Aroma: Intense, fresh and mineral. Very present floral and delicate character, with notes of sea air, seaweed and white flowers, in a complex and seductive combination.
Flavour: Vibrant, slightly unctuous, with a very present acidity. Elegance and complexity are associated with a long finish, with smoky and salty notes.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Immediate or guard (potential for advancement).
Harmonisation: Grilled fish, shellfish, seafood rice, white meats, sushi and vegetarian dishes.
Producer: Carlos Raposo
Enology: Carlos Raposo
Category: Portuguese Wines – Dão
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 93/100 (2022)
- Jancis Robinson – 17,5/20 (2021)
