Muros Antigos Alvarinho 2016
White wine from the Alvarinho grape variety, grown exclusively in Monção and Melgaço. It originates from vineyards on sunny hillsides with poor granite soils. The wine is very mineral driven, with a good structure and body while maintaining balanced freshness.
Tasting Notes Citrus and slightly tropical notes. Full bodied with good structure, fresh and mineral. Long finish with the light bitter citrus taste of the Alvarinho variety.
Vinification/Maturation Pressing of the whole de-stemmed grape. Cold clarification for 48 hours. Long fermentation at low temperatures of 14º to 20ºC. Minimum 6-month ageing on fine lees.
Technical info Total acidity 5,6 g/L Acceptable storage time 10 years
Wine Maker Anselmo Mendes
Sizes Available
750ml
Alcohol By Volume
12.50%
Age of Vines
Terroir
Poor granite soils