Espinhosos 2014

White Wine | Regional Minho | 13.5% VOL

White wine, produced in the Vinho Verde region. Unites the Avesso and Chardonnay grapes in a blend of crystalline aspect of straw yellow color. Mango notes complement the aromatic and sophisticated range of this portuguese white wine. The palate is structured, soft and fresh with great minerality, a complex and long finish. When harmonized with gastronomic delicacies it reaches its splendor, providing an unforgettable experience.

The harvest in 2014 was a challenge due to the adverse weather conditions that guided the year. Significantly colder Winter and the unusual rain during the Summer, contributed to the late ripening of the bunches. The different varietals were individually selected and harvested by hand, and later subjected to a process of pelicular maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats.

Sustainable agriculture ensures the longevity and health of the soil and the vines ensuring the quality of wine in every harvest. Wine is a natural product and for us that means to vinify with the least amount of intervention, avoiding the use of preservatives wherever possible. Only in this way do we guarantee the delivery of a wine that represents our culture and is an expression of our terroir.

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Grape Varieties

Avesso

A high quality white grape variety that leads to full bodied aromatic and flavorful Portuguese white wines. This varietal can result in wines with citrus and tree fruit aromas along with subtle hints of tropical fruit. Avesso has medium-sized bunches with large yellow and green berries. High-yielding and rustic, this grape is planted primarily in Baião, in the vinho verde region of Portugal.

Chardonnay

One of the world’s most recognized and cherished grape variety from which highly aromatic and complex white wines are made from. A green-skinned grape variety with great acidity that can result in portuguese white wines with nice fruit flavors, buttery mouthfeel and notes of minerality. The Chardonnay grape is small with medium-sized bunches. An outstanding varietal with great potencial in Baião, a location in the vinho verde region.