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Defesa White

Defesa

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White wine

about the wine

With a contemporary style and an elegant and intense profile, these wines show the character of selected and well-defined plots of the Alentejo region.

The 2022 agricultural year was dry. During the vegetative rest period (Autumn-Winter) and Spring, there were mild temperatures and low precipitation values. In the vineyard, bud break was early, as in the previous year, and moderate temperatures anticipated vegetative development. The very high temperatures and the lack of water in the Summer contributed to distant maturation between the varieties, resulting in a precision harvest with a special focus on the expression of each variety.
Soil Type: Granitic/schist nature, clay loam structure.
Average Vineyard Age: 20 years.
Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro
Mechanical harvest, grape cooling, vacuum pressing, cold must decantation and fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel vats for 15 days.
Winemakers: Sandra Alves and Teresa Gaspar.
Color: Crystalline appearance, citrine color.
Aroma: White fruit and citrus notes, in a complex and enveloping set.
Palate: In the mouth, the freshness and aromatic intensity stand out, in a rich, juicy and balanced set.
Sizes: 750 ml
Bottling: April 2023
Alcohol/Volume: 13 %
Total Acidity: 5.30 g/l
PH: 3.20
Reducing Sugar: 1.4 g/l

Defesa White

Defesa

White wine

about the wine