Quinta de Santiago Vinha do Chapim
Grape varieties: Alvarinho.
Vinification: Hand-harvested from a single vineyard. Gentle pressing and natural settling. Slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats, with 5% aged in barrels.
Aging: Ageing on the lees for 11 months.
Colour: Citrus yellow.
Aroma: Elegant and complex, revealing notes of wet stones, vegetal notes, citrus and orange blossom.
Flavour: Rich, with structure and persistence, combined with freshness and minerality.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Seafood, fish, Asian cuisine.
Producer: Quinta de Santiago
Enology: Joana Santiago
Category: Portuguese Wines – Vinho Verde
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 93/100 (2023)
- Revista de Vinhos – 93/100 (2023)
- Grandes Escolhas – 18/20 (2023)
