Pinteivera 2020
Portugal - Douro
Tasting notes
Appearance:
radiant, pale yellow hue flecked with gold.
Nose:
complex and expressive releasing fruity (apricot, citrus) and floral (acacia) notes, along with honey and vanilla.
Palate:
this fresh, full-bodied wine is broad on entry to the palate and shows a lovely minerality and floral aromas on the finish.
Sommelier's advice: Food pairing: ideal with Mediterraneanstyle appetizers as well as fish and seafood. Serving temperature: 12°C.
Grape variety/varieties:
Touriga Nacional.
Soil:
Old vines (60-80 years) from the Cima Corgo. Soil composed of granitic sands of varying depth. The granite subsoil breaks through the surface in places. East or northeast-facing slopes to preserve aromatic freshness and acidity. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are cool and wet.
Vinification:
Pressing of the whole bunches, light settling and alcoholic fermentation in demi-muid (600l) vats.
Alcohol content:
15