Vale da Capucha Arinto Branco
Grape varieties: Arinto 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: 22 meses em borras, sem agitação.
Colour: Lemon yellow.
Aroma: Vegetable aroma, revealing notes of green seaweed and wet pebbles.
Flavour: Extremely salty and pure, with mild acidity, this white wine stands out for its freshness and salinity.
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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