Vinhos Imperfeitos Imperfeito Dão
Grape varieties: Esgana Cão, Rabo de ovelha, Encruzado, Malvasia fina, Douradinha, Barcelo, Branda, among others.
Vinification: Manual selection followed by gentle pressing. The must fermented partly in stainless steel and partly in used barrels from the Burgundy region of Puligny Montrachet.
Aging: The two batches were aged together in an old cement vat (1962).
Colour: Citric and crystalline.
Aroma: Deep and complex, mineral aromas such as smoke from quarries, sea air, sea breeze and seaweed combined with stone fruits, apricot or peach.
Flavour: Explosive and intense, harmonious, refined and complex. The finish is endless, with a salty sensation combined with notes of gunpowder.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Grilled fish dishes, seafood, white meats and vegetarian dishes.
Producer: Carlos Raposo
Enology: Carlos Raposo
Category: Portuguese Wines – Dão
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 96/100 (2018)
- Decanter – 97/100 (2018)
- Revista de Vinhos – 19/100 (2018)
