São Domingos Blanc du Blanc

Portugal | Bairrada | Caves São Domingos

Perfect combination of two white varieties: Bical, a more regional variety only grown in the Bairrada and Dão region) and Fernão
Pires, grown throughout Portugal and known as Maria Fomes in the Southern regions.
The wine is defined by the unique characteristics of each varietal and the influence of that years harvest.

Tasting Notes Elegant aroma, with hints of white flesh fruit, some mineral and citrus fruit. Creamy and full in the mouth with delicate acidity, giving a refreshing and lively finish.
Vinification/Maturation The harvest for this sparkling wine begins in early August, when the grape has high acidity and low sugar. The grapes are harvested by varietal and kept separated in order to optimize the structure and complexity of the lots. After inoculation with selected yeasts, fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. In november, the oenology team prepares the base wine highlighting the individuality of the grapes character.
Technical info Total Acidity 7,03 g/L Total Sugar 6 g/L Pressure 6,2 bar pH 2,98
Wine Maker Susana Pinho
beira-atlantico-red
Dão Region

Sizes Available

750ml

Alcohol By Volume

12.50%

Age of Vines

Terroir

Grapes coming from the countries of São Lourenço do Bairro,Vilarinho do Bairro and Ventosa do Bairro, grown in sandy clay soils, with a planting density between 3500 to 4500 plants perhectare are trellised using Guyot upward pruning. Thevineyards are monitored throughout the growing season, from pruning to harvest, to ensure healthy vines and high quality grapes. average of 1 to 10 tons per ha. The grapes are harvested into 20 kg boxes that are chilled in a refrigerator for 24 hours. Then the grapes sorted before being slowly and gently pressed.
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