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
minho-red
Dão Region

Sizes Available

750ml

Alcohol By Volume

12.50%

Age of Vines

Terroir

Poor granite soils
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