Monte Velho White

The 2023 agricultural year was hot and dry. During the vegetative rest period (Autumn - Winter) there were mild temperatures and higher precipitation values than in 2022, however, in Spring-Summer temperatures were much higher and precipitation was very low. In the vineyard, because of all these factors, there was an advancement in phenology.

The harvest was early and concentrated in a few weeks, with the optimal maturation of the various varieties being reached quickly, providing aromatic, intense and highly complex wines.

Soil Geology: granite/schist nature, clay-loam structure.

Average age of the vines: 18 years.

Antão Vaz, Roupeiro, Arinto, and Gouveio.

Mechanical harvesting, grape cooling, vacuum pressing, cold decantation of the must and fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel vats for 15 days.

Winemakers: Teresa Gaspar.

Color: Crystalline appearance, citrine color.

Aroma: Notes of white fruit and citrus, in an intense, complex and engaging set.

Palate: Fresh, balanced, with and elegant.

Sizes: 375 ml · 750 ml

Bottling: December 2023

Alcohol/Volume: 13.5 %

Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l

PH: 3.43

Reducing Sugar: 0.5 g/l