Region | Comporta, Portugal |
Total Area of the Vine | 30ha (25ha of red grapes and 5ha of white grapes) |
Classification | Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal |
Type | White Wine |
Grapes | Antão Vaz |
Aroma | Elegant and subtle aroma with hints of unripe lemon and pineapple. Delicate but medium-bodied, its apparent fragility is supported by a soft structure and acidty, confirming the character of the aroma and providing a lasting and harmonious finish. |
Soil Type | Sandy |
Exposure and Slope | The vineyard is situated on a flat plain in a valley oriented east by west, allowing the sun exposure practically the whole day. |
Situation | It is situated slightly above sea level. |
Temperature | Moderate climate due ti the ocean proximity producing excellent grape maturity conditions, colour, perfume and taste. |
Winds | Mild |
Winemaking | Grapes from our vineyard were hand picked by wine variety in 20 kg boxes, de-stemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation was processed in an open vessel controlled temperatures of around 15º to 17º C. |
Traffic jam | March 2012 |
Analysis | Alcohol: 14 % Total Acidity: 5.40 g/l (tartaric) pH: 3.58 |