Muros Antigos - alvarinho, 2017

Denomination
DOC Vinho Verde
Alvarinho, Monção e Melgaço

Varieties
100% Alvarinho

Production
130.000 bottles

Alcohol
13% vol.

pH
3,35

Total acidity
6,4 g/L

Acceptable storage time
10 years

Type of wine
Muros Antigos Alvarinho is obtained from the noble Alvarinho grape variety, grown exclusively in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. The localization of this sub-region provides it a particular microclimate surrounded by a range of mountains which allows an unique combination between precipitation, temperature and luminosity required for the perfect maturation of the grapes. The harvest of the grapes that will create this wine is the first to occur so that we can obtain its unique aromatic freshness.

Key points
Handpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Pressing of the whole de stemmed grape. Cold clarification for 48-72h. Long fermentation at low temperatures of 14-18ºC. Minimum 3-month ageing on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.

Tasting notes
Pale lemon color. Citric aromas, namely grapefruit and tangerine. Mouth attack fresh with a vibrant acidity. Long end with notes of grapefruit and orange peel.