Mira do Ó Doravante White
Grape varieties: Arinto (80%) Bical and Cercial.
Vinification: Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressing; fermentation using indigenous yeasts for the Bical and Cercial varieties in used barrels, and for the Arinto variety in vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 12 months on fine lees.
Colour: Yellow.
Aroma: Deep minerality on the nose, with notes of chipped stone and gunpowder. Lovely citrus notes, complemented by hints of butter and spices that add complexity.
Flavour: On the palate, it is quite creamy yet refreshingly light. It has a wonderful texture and a very long finish.
Serve: 10-12⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Soft cheeses, cod, octopus and white meat.
Producer: Mira do Ó
Enology: Nuno Mira do Ó
Category: Portuguese Wines – Bairrada
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 92/100 (2022)
- Grandes Escolhas – 18/20 (2022)
